Privacy worries dog Facebook ahead of IPO
Some 900 million people like Facebook. But when they realize their private information is being bought and sold, some don't like it so much.
Internet
May 15, 2012
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Britain to fine Facebook over data breach (Update)
Britain's data regulator said Wednesday it will fine Facebook half a million pounds for failing to protect user data, as part of its investigation into whether personal information was misused ahead of the Brexit referendum.
Internet
Jul 11, 2018
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FCC proposal: internet providers must ask to share your data
A new privacy proposal unveiled Thursday will require broadband providers like Verizon and Comcast to get your permission before sharing with advertisers what you've been doing on your phone or computer.
Telecom
Oct 6, 2016
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Facebook warns employers not to demand passwords
(AP) -- Facebook is warning employers not to demand the passwords of job applicants, saying that it's an invasion of privacy that opens companies to legal liabilities.
Internet
Mar 23, 2012
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Facebook users get new privacy shortcuts
Facebook on Wednesday unveiled simplified tools for protecting privacy at the world's leading social network and made it easier for users whose pictures are on display to ask friends to remove them.
Internet
Dec 12, 2012
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5 questions for Mark Zuckerberg as he heads to Congress
Congress has plenty of questions for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who will testify on Capitol Hill Tuesday and Wednesday about the company's ongoing data-privacy scandal and how it failed to guard against other abuses of ...
Internet
Apr 9, 2018
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Facebook revamps privacy tools as tighter EU rules draw near
Facebook is giving its privacy tools a makeover as it reels from criticisms over its data practices and faces tighter European regulations in the coming months.
Internet
Mar 28, 2018
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Facebook exec eyes run for California top justice post
The executive in charge of keeping Facebook safe said Wednesday he is eyeing a bid for the job of California's top law enforcement official in a 2010 election. Facebook chief privacy officer Chris Kelly made his announcement ...
Internet
Apr 30, 2009
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