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A clique of exploitative clicks

With Facebook’s data crisis looming, experts warn against granting permission to apps that leech not just your but also your friends’ information.

24 Mar 2018 12:05 AM

On Thursday, Gandhi alleged that the government was managing headlines to deflect attention from issues such as the death of 39 Indians in captivity in Iraq and said the government was baiting the media. (Photo: PTI)

BJP ‘lying factory’ at work: Rahul Gandhi on Cambridge Analytica charges

The Cong and BJP are engaged in a slinging match accusing the other of using the controversial data analytics firm in previous elections.

23 Mar 2018 6:12 PM

Representatives from Facebook, who weren't named, briefed the committee's staff Wednesday, according to Walden and Pallone.

House committee calls for Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify

As Facebook's top executive, Zuckerberg is indeed the "right witness to provide answers to the American people," House said.

23 Mar 2018 7:55 AM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (Photo: AP)

Row over ‘data theft’ a diversionary tactic

The political rhetoric over the data scandal enveloping the cloak-and-dagger firm of Cambridge Analytica is essentially diversionary.

23 Mar 2018 1:10 AM

FB tightening security ahead of India polls: Mark Zuckerberg

In the interview with CNN, Zuckerberg said he was “really sorry”, and pledged to take action against “rogue apps”.

23 Mar 2018 1:03 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: AP)

Govt cooked up Congress role in data row: Rahul Gandhi

Prasad said that the pattern of the Congress’ campaign in Gujarat suggested that the party had “used and abused” the services of Cambridge Analytica.

23 Mar 2018 12:54 AM

Union Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, 'The company (Cambridge Analytica) is known for aggressive fake news, below standard campaign. Do I need to record before you the language of Rahul Gandhi, Gabbar Singh Tax and the whole social media campaign?' (Photo: ANI)

Cambridge Analytica behind Rahul's 'Gabbar Singh Tax', implies I-T min

Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that Congress used services of 'disgraced' firm, Cambridge Analytica during 2017 Gujarat polls.

22 Mar 2018 4:47 PM

Company said some of these updates were already in the works, while others are related to new data protection laws coming into effect in the EU.

Facebook to bring in changes to protect user data

Facebook said it is changing the login process in a way that will reduce the data that an app can seek.

22 Mar 2018 4:33 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi also took a swipe at the media for 'biting the bait'. (Photo: File/ANI)

Rahul reacts to data breach row, lays down 'solution', 'result' to 'problem'

Rahul terms data theft charges an invention by BJP to take attention away from death of 39 Indians hostages in Iraq's Mosul.

22 Mar 2018 1:33 PM

Surely, they will be finding out ways to limit third-parties from accessing user data in a deceptive manner and achieve their visions for a ‘meaningful Facebook’ this year.

Users are abandoning Facebook for once and all

The Cambridge Analytica controversy has made many users make the switch to other ‘less-intrusive’ social platforms.

22 Mar 2018 1:31 PM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also said he was open to additional government regulation and happy to testify before the US Congress if he was the right person. (Photo: File/AFP)

Facebook committed to stop interference in Indian polls: Zuckerberg

Zuckerberg apologised for mistakes his company made in handling data belonging to 50 million of its user and also outlined fixes.

22 Mar 2018 9:39 AM

Zuckerberg only said he thinks it's a good idea to require internet companies to disclose who is paying for online ads.

It's time to regulate tech firms, says Facebook chief

It no longer is a question whether Facebook and other large tech companies should be more closely regulated, Mark said.

22 Mar 2018 8:36 AM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook has a 'responsibility' to protect its users' data and if it fails, 'we don't deserve to serve you.' (Photo: File)

Facebook made mistakes: Zuckerberg breaks silence over data breach row

Mark Zuckerberg vowed to take steps to prevent the misuse or breach of personal data of users by developers or business partners.

22 Mar 2018 7:50 AM

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad (Photo: PTI)

Congress, BJP spar over ‘data theft’

Furore over Cambridge Analytica links; Minister warns FB chief.

22 Mar 2018 6:07 AM

The data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica is under investigation over allegations that it stole 50 million Facebook users data. (Photo: Pixabay)

Facebook row: Indian arm, OBI, shuts website

Mr Tyagi owned Ovleno Business Intelligence (OBI) was Cambridge Analytica’s associate in the country.

22 Mar 2018 3:48 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the townhall in Menlo Park, California. (Photo: AP/File)

Modi only PM to visit Facebook HQ; trying to prove Zuckerberg as villain now: Cong

The Congress earlier denied links with data analysis firm, accused in Facebook data privacy scandal.

21 Mar 2018 7:31 PM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, 'Indian National Congress or the Congress president has never used or never hired the services of a company called Cambridge Analytica.' (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Congress denies links to Cambridge Analytica, says BJP used services in 2010

Cong spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, 'It is a fake agenda being dished out by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.'

21 Mar 2018 4:42 PM

Prasad said any attempt by social media sites, including Facebook, to influence India's electoral process through undesirable means will not be tolerated. (Photo: AFP)

Prasad warns FB of strong action if it sways electoral process

Reports had alleged that Cambridge Analytica used data mined from Facebook in the voter research.

21 Mar 2018 2:48 PM

Not surprisingly, Facebook doesn't make it easy to leave. To permanently delete your account, you need to make a request to the company. The process can take several days, and if you log in during this time, your request will be cancelled. It can take up to 90 days to delete everything.

Facebook alternatives, Are we up for it?

Facebook connects 2.2 billion users and a host of communities that have sprung up on its network.

21 Mar 2018 1:04 PM

"The entire company is outraged we were deceived. We are committed to vigorously enforcing our policies to protect people's information and will take whatever steps are required to see that this happens," the statement said. (Representative Image)

Facebook 'outraged' by Cambridge Analytica's data misuse

Facebook is working hard to collect all the facts and take the appropriate action.

21 Mar 2018 12:36 PM

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