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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Zuckerberg testifies before US Congress, reveals Russian probe underway

The founder apologized for his company’s errors and said, “It was my mistake, and I’m sorry. I’m responsible for what happens here.”

11 Apr 2018 8:01 AM

The legislation, introduced in October 2017 but not yet passed, is aimed at countering concerns about foreign nationals using social media to influence US politics. (Photo: File/AP)

Zuckerberg backs political ad bill, introduces new verification process for 'issue ads'

It is designed to deter the kind of election meddling and online information warfare that US authorities have accused Russia of pursuing.

07 Apr 2018 2:07 PM

As per a table of compromised users, most of the personal information that may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica are from the US – 70.8 million or 81 per cent.(Photo: AFP | File)

Info of up to 87 mn Facebook users shared with UK firm, shared ‘improperly’

Over half a million of the users whose personal data might have been compromised are from India.

05 Apr 2018 8:09 AM

Though the interview of MSNBC is scheduled to air on April 6th, the network has released few clips this week, in which Tim Cook bashed against Facebook.

Tim Cook reprimand Facebook’s business model

At a town hall event in Chicago, CEO criticises Facebook for monetising users’ personal information.

30 Mar 2018 7:03 PM

Wylie appeared before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Committee of the British parliament.

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower's evidence made public by British lawmakers

Wylie alleges that the data was used to help to build profiles of American voters and build support for Trump in the US election.

29 Mar 2018 7:29 PM

The company acknowledges that privacy settings and other important tools on its social media platform are pretty hard to find.

Facebook redesigns its privacy tools

The company promises to take additional steps in the coming weeks to put people more in control of their privacy.

29 Mar 2018 4:31 PM

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also said that a UK parliamentary committee is conducting an investigation and added that he did not wish to comment on the views of one of its members. (Photo: File/ANI)

Will take action after Facebook, Cambridge Analytica respond: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, 'We are very tough when it comes to data protection in India.'

29 Mar 2018 3:58 PM

A Facebook representative could not immediately be reached for comment.

Three Facebook users sue over the collection of call, text history

The US lawsuit filed in federal court seeks status as a class action on behalf of all affected users and asks for unspecified damages.

28 Mar 2018 4:26 PM

'I believe their client was Congress but I know that they have done all kinds of project. I don't remember a national project but I know regionally,' Christopher Wylie said while testifying in London before UK lawmakers. (Photo: AFP)

Believe Cong was company's client: Cambridge Analytica whistleblower

Christopher Wylie, whistleblower behind the Facebook data breach, also said that his company worked extensively in India.

27 Mar 2018 9:05 PM

The Federal Trade Commission confirmed news reports from last week that it had opened an inquiry over the harvesting of Facebook.

Facebook shares in fresh slide as US consumer agency probe

A US consumer protection agency said it has opened an investigation into Facebook's privacy practices.

26 Mar 2018 9:45 PM

A user from New Zealand was curious enough to look into is Facebook data, only to find something amiss. He had downloaded his Facebook data using the ‘download archive’ option available on the social platform.

Facebook allegedly records data from calls, texts on Android phones: Report

Facebook deined the allegations stating that they never sell this data, and does not collect the content of your text messages or calls.

26 Mar 2018 4:05 PM

'We have a responsibility to protect your information. If we can't, we don't deserve it,' said the advert, signed by Facebook founder Zuckerberg. (Photo: AFP)

Taking out full page ad, Zuckerberg apologises to Britons over ‘breach of trust’

Facebook, the world's largest social media network is facing growing government scrutiny in Europe and the United States.

26 Mar 2018 9:49 AM

“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

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 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

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

Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress of using bots to artificially increase the social media following of Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Ravi Shankar Prasad warns Facebook of strong action if it sways poll process

'What link does Cambridge Analytica have with social media management of Rahul Gandhi and Congress Party,' Ravi Shankar Prasad asked.

21 Mar 2018 2:48 PM

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