FTC complaint accuses Facebook of revealing sensitive health data in groups

according to A complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission is accusing Facebook of failing to protect sensitive health data in its groups. The complaint, filed with the agency last month and released publicly today, argues that the company improperly disclosed information on members of closed groups. Personal information could be downloaded in bulkAround that time, Facebook made changes to Groups that ended the practice, but said the decision was not related to the BRCA group's concerns. While the company might have also made changes to the ability to view personal information, the complaint argues that it is still too easy for a member to harvest information on others in a group. The company is already reportedly negotiating a multibillion-dollar fine with the FTC over privacy lapses.

Apple CEO Tim Cook hit out at companies like Facebook again: Anything that collects personal data and uses it against customers 'should not exist'

CUPERTINO, California — Apple CEO Tim Cook amped up his criticism of Facebook on Friday, saying that no one should be allowed to collect detailed information on people and use that information against them. Cook didn't mention Facebook by name, but the implication was clear. Cook has tried to position Apple as a defender of privacy. He's repeatedly criticized the data collection practices, particularly Facebook in the wake of last year's Cambridge Analytica scandal. But Apple benefits in multiple ways from companies whose business models are more dependent data collection.

Facebook withholding data on its anti-disinformation efforts, EU says

as informed in Facebook has repeatedly withheld key data on its alleged efforts to clamp down on disinformation ahead of the European elections, the EU's executive has said. EU sources said the sector was not raising its game but that Facebook was by far the worst offender of those being assessed, offering only "patchy" information on its efforts. "It is very difficult for us to see if they are doing what they should be doing," said a source. "It is vital that the platforms treat EU member states equally, and ensure that any relevant tools are available across the Union."It noted that Facebook had fact-checking partners "in only eight member states covering seven languages". "Twitter, too, did not report on any additional efforts in January to improve ad placement, or information on the implementation of its Ads Transparency Centre in the EU," they said.

collected by :Roy Mark