Why I Took Legal Action Against Cambridge Analytica

If I win, I can show the world a voter file with 5,000 data points the company compiled. I can show others where that information came from, how to request the information for yourself, and how to opt-out. If I win, everybody wins. Continue reading Why I Took Legal Action Against Cambridge Analytica

New whistleblower says Facebook turned a blind eye to covert data harvesting

Sandy Parakilas, formerly responsible for policing data breaches, said ignorance was bliss and assumed to protect Facebook from liability. Continue reading New whistleblower says Facebook turned a blind eye to covert data harvesting

WhatsApp Co-Founder Urges Users to Delete Their Facebook Accounts

By Carolina
Brian Acton, co-founder of popular messaging app WhatsApp wants each
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Facebook wants you to install a VPN app accused of spying on users

By Ryan De Souza
Facebook’s Onavo VPN app the essence of situational irony –
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Ban Facebook Messenger for Kids, urge children’s health advocates

A coalition of 97 advocates cites Facebook’s numerous missteps, including research into targeting kids as young as 14 who feel “worthless.” Continue reading Ban Facebook Messenger for Kids, urge children’s health advocates