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Facebook admits to another data leak, saying that up to 100 developers accessed people"s data from Groups

In April 2018 Facebook implemented new rules restricting the amount of personal data third-parties could access following the C.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 6th, 2019

S&P 500 closes at record with traders encouraged by strong GDP data and big-tech earnings

The S&P 500 notched a new record as data showed the US economy near full recovery. Facebook and Apple earnings also lifted the market. Photo by: Sergi Reboredo/VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The S&P 500 closed .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 29th, 2021

After data from half a billion Facebook users was leaked, the company isn"t planning to tell people if they were impacted

Facebook accidentally leaked the personal information of over 533 million users, but is unable to alert them because it's not sure who was impacted. Facebook CEO .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 7th, 2021

Coronavirus Stretches Germany’s Culture of Data Privacy

Like many states, Germany is currently on lockdown. Bars, restaurants and stores are shuttered. The border is closed. Groups of more than two people are verboten. Capital city Berlin, known for its… The post C.....»»

Category: topSource: redherringMar 25th, 2020

Australia sues Facebook, alleges breach of user data

The Australian privacy regulator filed a lawsuit against Facebook Inc accusing the social media giant of sharing the personal details of more than 300,000 people with political consultant Cambridge Analytica without their knowledge......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 9th, 2020

Turkey fines Facebook $282,000 over privacy breach

Turkish authorities have fined Facebook Inc 1.6 million lira ($282,000) for violation of data protection laws which affected nearly 300,000 people, the Personal Data Protection Board (KVKK) said on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 3rd, 2019

Capital One sinks after data hack hits 100 million people

The company said the hack mostly revealed personal information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and self-reported income.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 30th, 2019

Capital One stock dives after data hack hits 100 million people

The company said the hack mostly revealed personal information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and self-reported income.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 30th, 2019

Personal Finance Daily: Why more people aren’t buying homes as mortgage rates drop and Facebook wants to pay you for your data

Friday's top personal finance stories.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 14th, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg wants people to join Facebook groups, but critics say it’s another way to collect your most intimate data

Unveiling the social network’s redesign, Mark Zuckerberg talked up online groups or digital ‘living rooms’ where people can have more intimate conversations......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 5th, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg wants to herd people into Facebook groups — critics say he wants us to reveal more intimate data

Unveiling the social network’s redesign, Mark Zuckerberg talked up online groups or digital ‘living rooms’ where people can have more intimate conversations......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 5th, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg wants to herd people into Facebook groups — critics say he wants them to reveal more intimate data

Unveiling the social network’s redesign, Mark Zuckerberg talked up online groups or digital ‘living rooms’ where people can have more intimate conversations......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 4th, 2019

Why Mark Zuckerberg wants to herd people into Facebook groups: They’ll reveal even more intimate data

Unveiling the social network’s redesign, Mark Zuckerberg talked up online groups or digital ‘living rooms’ where people can have more intimate conversations......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 3rd, 2019

The genius move behind Facebook groups: mining users for more revealing data

Unveiling the social network’s redesign, Mark Zuckerberg talked up online groups or digital ‘living rooms’ where people can have more intimate conversations......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 3rd, 2019

Amid Facebook data theft row, Orkut says "Hello" to India in a new avatar

Based on the concept of building networks around communities, 'Hello' forms interest groups of people synced by what they like and are passionate about.....»»

Category: topSource: business-standardApr 12th, 2018

AP FACT CHECK: Facebook makes shaky data and privacy claims

Mark Zuckerberg cited "security purposes" Wednesday when asked by several lawmakers about Facebook's collection of personal data on people who never signed up for the social network but whose online behavior is nevertheless tracked by the company......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 11th, 2018

AP FACT CHECK: Does Facebook collect data on non-members?

Mark Zuckerberg cited "security purposes" Wednesday when asked by several lawmakers about Facebook's collection of personal data on people who never signed up for the social network but whose online behavior is nevertheless tracked by the company......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 11th, 2018

Facebook Has Suspended 200 Apps That May Have Misused People’s Private Data

Facebook used to give developers access to vast amounts of personal information. Facebook says it has suspended around 200 apps for potentially misusing people’s data, following an audit that was prompted .....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMay 14th, 2018

How To Get A Copy Of Your Apple ID Account Data

With the recent Facebook scandal regarding the misuse of personal data, people are more tuned in than ever as to how companies are using their information. Apple now allows cu.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkMay 23rd, 2018

A hacker found Facebook quizzes with a flaw that could have exposed the data of 120 million people

Nametests.com An ethical hacker found a security loophole in Nametests.com, a popular maker of Facebook personality quizzes. The flaw could have exposed the Facebook data of more than.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 29th, 2018