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“I think that this certain situation is so dire and has become so large that probably some well-crafted regulation is necessary,” Cook said.

Apple's CEO Tim Cook responds on Facebook's data breach scandal

At China Development Forum, Cook has stated that

25 Mar 2018 8:24 PM

Facebook's privacy practices have come under fire after a Trump-affiliated political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, got data inappropriately from millions of Facebook users.

What Facebook's privacy policy allows may surprise you

Facebook claims to protect all this information and it lays out its terms in a privacy policy that's relatively clear and concise.

25 Mar 2018 6:35 PM

The notice comes just days after Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad warned the social media giant Facebook of stringent action for any attempt to influence polls through data theft. (Photo: PTI/File)

Govt notice to Cambridge Analytica over Facebook data breach scandal

The IT Ministry has asked Cambridge Analytica to respond by March 31 on six questions.

24 Mar 2018 10:46 AM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (Photo: AP)

Can Facebook really twist your vote?

The effect the Channel 4 exposure will have on companies such as Cambridge Analytica is yet to be seen.

24 Mar 2018 12:07 AM

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

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

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

"I started Facebook, and at the end of the day I'm responsible for what happens on our platform," Zuckerberg wrote.

Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence, says we made mistakes

CEO admits, "This was a major breach of trust. I’m really sorry this happened. We have a basic responsibility to protect people’s data.”

22 Mar 2018 7:51 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

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

A good example is Facebook, that offers its service free, but people then entrust it with every detail of their lives. It’s a myth that users own the data and content they post on Facebook, and control how it’s shared. (Representational Image)

FB data leak is a warning

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is silent after a data harvesting scandal engulfed his social media platform.

21 Mar 2018 12:43 AM

While people don’t exist in a Facebook-only vacuum, it is possible that bogus information users saw on the site could later be reinforced by the ‘rabbit hole’ of clicks and conspiracy sites on the broader internet. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

How data-mining firms use Facebook ‘like’ patterns to manipulate voters

Monday was a wild roller coaster ride for Facebook, whose shares plunged 7 percent in its worst one-day decline since 2014.

20 Mar 2018 7:31 PM

Denham launched her investigation after weekend reports that Cambridge Analytica improperly used information from more than 50 million Facebook accounts. Facebook has suspended the company from the social network. (Representational Image)

UK probes firm that used Facebook data to allegedly help Trump win

Cambridge Analytica used the data to build psychological profiles so voters could be targeted with ads and stories.

20 Mar 2018 3:55 PM

Facebook insisted the data was misused but not stolen, because users gave permission, sparking a debate about what constitutes a hack that must be disclosed to customers. (Representational Image)

Facebook called out for breach of personal data again

The scrutiny presented a new threat to Facebook's reputation, which was already under attack over Russians' alleged use of Facebook tools.

18 Mar 2018 4:15 PM

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced the biggest fall after losing 3.2 billion USD as large cap stocks disappointed for a fourth straight day.

World's 500 richest people have lost combined 107 bn USD this week

Dow Jones Industrial Average has slid about 3.5 pc this week after US President Donald Trump invited a trade war.

03 Mar 2018 10:18 AM

The move is not a surprise, being part of Zuckerberg’s plan to expedite stock sales to fund the initiative he set up in December 2015 with his wife Priscilla Chan.

Zuckerberg sold nearly $500 million Facebook stock

Zuckerberg said in September he would sell 35 million to 75 million shares of Facebook over the next 18 months.

02 Mar 2018 10:13 AM

The plan was unveiled a day after special counsel Robert Mueller charged 13 Russians with interfering in the presidential election. (Representational Image)

Facebook to use postcards to confirm buyers of political ads reside in US

The recipient would have to enter a code in Facebook to continue buying the ad.

19 Feb 2018 5:28 PM

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