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Facebook To Create Privacy Committee As Part Of FTC Settlement

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Facebook is in discussions with the Federal Trade Commission over a settlement that would include appointing privacy-focused executives in the C-suite. Talks are ongoing and details could change, but under the current discussions, Facebook would name a privacy executive that is approved by the federal government.

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Facebook Settlement Held Back By Gov’t Panel Split

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With a reported split between the Democrats and Republicans on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an anticipated settlement between Facebook and federal regulators related to privacy issues has been delayed. Observers believe the official wants a bipartisan decision to serve as a warning to other firms.

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Zuckerberg Emails Could Link CEO To Privacy Issues

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that there are emails sent by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that possibly link him to troublesome privacy issues at the company. The emails came to light during the ongoing federal probe by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Karl Racine, over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Facebook: FTC Pact Means ‘Shift’ In Privacy Approach

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For Facebook, it’s a $5 billion fine and a “fundamental shift” in how the social media giant addresses privacy practices. As reported on Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission has said that it will fine Facebook $5 billion in the wake of the company’s mishandling of millions of users’ personal data.

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FTC Files Suit Against Cambridge Analytica For Facebook Privacy Breach

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The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has filed a suit against data analytics company Cambridge Analytica. In addition to the administrative complaint, the agency also revealed that it filed settlements with Cambridge Analytica’s former chief executive and an app developer who worked with the company.

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Facebook: FTC Pact Means ‘Shift’ In Privacy Approach

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For Facebook, it’s a $5 billion fine and a “fundamental shift” in how the social media giant addresses privacy practices. As reported on Wednesday (July 24), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has said it will fine Facebook $5 billion in the wake of the company’s mishandling of millions of users’ personal data.

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Europe’s Facebook Privacy Probe Close To Finish

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The European Union’s Facebook investigations under the bloc’s new privacy laws could wrap up by the end of this year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (Aug. The EU’s privacy enforcement for Facebook is led by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission since the social platform’s regional headquarters are in Dublin.

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