Facebook third party partners news
Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Facebook's third-party partners:
Data Breach
- Facebook's third-party partners, including Cambridge Analytica, have been accused of misusing user data, leading to a major data breach. (Source: The New York Times, 2018)
- Facebook has faced numerous lawsuits and regulatory investigations over the data breach, including a $5 billion fine from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). (Source: CNN, 2019)
Data Sharing
- Facebook has been criticized for sharing user data with third-party partners, including device manufacturers, without users' consent. (Source: The Verge, 2020)
- Facebook has announced plans to limit data sharing with third-party partners, including a new "Off-Facebook Activity" feature that allows users to opt-out of data sharing. (Source: Facebook Newsroom, 2020)
Advertising
- Facebook's third-party partners, including ad agencies and data brokers, have been accused of using Facebook's user data to target ads without users' consent. (Source: The Wall Street Journal, 2020)
- Facebook has faced criticism for its lack of transparency around ad targeting and data sharing, leading to calls for greater regulation. (Source: The Guardian, 2020)
Regulatory Scrutiny
- Facebook has faced increased regulatory scrutiny over its data sharing practices, including investigations by the FTC, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other regulatory bodies. (Source: Reuters, 2020)
- Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million to settle a lawsuit over its data sharing practices, including allegations that it failed to obtain proper consent from users. (Source: Bloomberg, 2020)
Partnerships
- Facebook has announced partnerships with third-party companies, including Microsoft and Amazon, to improve its advertising and data sharing practices. (Source: Adweek, 2020)
- Facebook has also partnered with third-party fact-checking organizations to combat misinformation on its platform. (Source: Facebook Newsroom, 2020)
Recent Updates
- Facebook has announced plans to launch a new "Data Transfer Project" to help users transfer their data between different apps and services. (Source: Facebook Newsroom, 2020)
- Facebook has also announced plans to introduce new transparency measures, including a "Data Use Policy" that will provide more information about how it uses user data. (Source: Facebook Newsroom, 2020)
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