Nearly 7,000 pages of leaked Facebook documents are out in the public. They show how the company used access to data as a reward and shut off the access when rival companies become too powerful.
Facebook Libra cryptocurrency is facing strong pushback in Europe with concerns raised over the systemic risks to the global financial system and potential data privacy issues.
While U.S., U.K. and Australia called on Facebook not to deploy end-to-end encryption, many privacy advocates had voiced their support to protect users’ privacy and rights to express freely.
U.S., U.K. and Australia urged Facebook not to extend end-to-end encryption as a default option for Facebook Messenger and Instagram as it could severely hampers efforts to crack down criminal activities.
European Court of Justice ordered Facebook to take down similar content that has been previously ruled as defamatory, raising concerns over freedom of speech for internet users.
Facebook announced an app suspension of “ten of thousands” of apps as part of its privacy investigation. The initiative extends to any app that refuses to answer Facebook how user data is utilized, shared and monetized.
419 million Facebook users are vulnerable to phishing attacks, SIM swaps and spam with their phone numbers exposed through a number of online databases found without password protection.
New Clear History Facebook privacy tool launched in Ireland, South Korea and Spain allows user to decide which apps and websites can track their personal information and browsing data.
After years of fighting, Facebook has lost its appeal against the class action lawsuit over the use of facial recognition technology. The company could face billion dollars of penalty if they fail to win the case.
Facebook’s lack of strong privacy policies, compliance due diligence and commitment has led to fine after fine. What actions can the social media giant take to salvage their reputation?
