Facebook and Instagram have recently announced a sweeping move to block news content from being shared on their platforms in Canada, in response to proposed legislation that would make them financially liable for news publishers’ content on their sites. The ban comes in reaction to a bill proposed last year by the Canadian government, Bill… Continue reading Facebook and Instagram start blocking news in Canada
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Facebook Users Have One Month Left to Get a Piece of That $725 Million Settlement
With Facebook users receiving a piece of the $725 million settlement from a class action lawsuit that was brought forward against the popular social media platform, the deadline is looming close. It’s been almost a year since the settlement was announced and Facebook users have just a month left to get their own share of… Continue reading Facebook Users Have One Month Left to Get a Piece of That $725 Million Settlement
A new study found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups shape its ideological echo chambers
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups are largely responsible for the ideological echo chambers that have been a major feature of the social media giant’s platform. The study by researchers at the Computational Propaganda Project (CPP) at the Oxford Internet Institute explored how personal political views are emotionally reinforced… Continue reading A new study found that Facebook’s Pages and Groups shape its ideological echo chambers
Mark Zuckerberg isn’t being held in contempt of Congress after all
The world sat in anticipation as Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, could potentially be held in contempt of Congress after neglecting to turn over documents in relation to the alleged violations of user data privacy while working closely with Cambridge Analytica. His testimony before Congress some years ago was a landmark moment… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg isn’t being held in contempt of Congress after all
Using Facebook in the EU? Here’s how to opt out of its creepy ads
In Europe, it’s no secret that Facebook is one of the most popular social networks. But with the implementation of its new privacy laws, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), many users have become concerned about their privacy and are seeking ways to opt out of Facebook’s creepy advertising. So, if you’re an EU citizen… Continue reading Using Facebook in the EU? Here’s how to opt out of its creepy ads
Facebook political microtargeting at center of GDPR complaints in Germany
In recent months, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has been looking into potential violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to political microtargeting by Facebook. The FCO, which is responsible for enforcing the GDPR on behalf of the German government, is now focusing its investigations into Facebook’s use of data for the… Continue reading Facebook political microtargeting at center of GDPR complaints in Germany
Trump Breaks Facebook Silence With Incredibly Lame Post
Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has returned to the social media platform Facebook this week – four months after losing the 2020 election – and he did so with a rather…uninspiring post. The post itself was not a political statement, instead it featured a photo of Trump, which was captioned with… Continue reading Trump Breaks Facebook Silence With Incredibly Lame Post
Meta launches paid verification on Instagram and Facebook in the US
Social media giant Meta has announced the launch of a groundbreaking new feature: paid verification on Instagram and Facebook in the United States. This move marks the latest chapter in Meta’s continued effort to ensure an overall secure and verified experience for its users. With the launch of paid verification, Meta users across the United… Continue reading Meta launches paid verification on Instagram and Facebook in the US
Facebook’s behavioral ads lacked legal basis, Dutch court rules
A Dutch court has recently ruled that Facebook’s behavioral advertising was not legitimate under the country’s data protection laws. The court concluded that Facebook had violated its users’ privacy rights for nearly a decade by collecting and processing personal data for the purpose of targeting ads. The case, known as the “FB v. Privacy Commissioner”… Continue reading Facebook’s behavioral ads lacked legal basis, Dutch court rules
Facebook’s willing to reform its controversial cross-check program — but only parts of it
Facebook recently announced that it will reform its controversial cross-check program, but the details are unclear. The program was designed to detect and prevent users from spreading fake news and other damaging information on the platform. However, the program has been widely criticized for its lax standards of accuracy and its potential to suppress freedom… Continue reading Facebook’s willing to reform its controversial cross-check program — but only parts of it