European Parliament Demands Zuckerberg Testify on Data Privacy

Lawmakers in the European Parliament formally request Mark Zuckerberg to appear and answer questions regarding the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. The hearing aims to address privacy concerns ahead of strict new data protection rules.

12 Apr 2018

European Parliament officials invite Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify publicly about the ongoing Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal. Lawmakers want Zuckerberg to explain how user data ends up in the hands of political consultancies without proper consent.

This formal request puts additional international pressure on Facebook as the company faces intense global scrutiny over its data handling practices. European leaders express frustration over Zuckerberg's recent testimonies in the US Senate, arguing that Europeans deserve the same direct accountability.

The parliamentary hearing holds significant timing as the European Union prepares to implement its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) next month. A public appearance by Zuckerberg provides a high-profile platform for European lawmakers to emphasize their strict new stance on user privacy.

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