Facebook Announces New Data Protection Measures After Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Facebook is taking new steps to protect user data following reports that Cambridge Analytica improperly obtains and retains personal information. The company provides a tool for users to check if their data is affected by this breach.
Facebook introduces new measures to better protect people's data after reports indicate that Cambridge Analytica still holds improperly obtained user information. Mark Zuckerberg addresses the situation directly by speaking with multiple reporters to answer questions about the platform's data handling practices.
The social media giant takes steps to prevent future abuse of its platform and shares these changes in an official Newsroom post. Users now have the ability to visit the Facebook Help Center to check if their personal information is shared with Cambridge Analytica through the "This Is Your Digital Life" app.
Zuckerberg participates in several in-depth interviews with major publications like WIRED, The New York Times, Recode, and CNN to explain the company's response. These discussions are part of Facebook's ongoing Hard Questions series, which focuses on complex issues surrounding data and privacy.