facebook Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Confirmed to Testify Before House Panel Mark Zuckerberg prepares to face Congress to answer questions about Facebook's privacy practices following the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. The House hearing marks the first confirmed appearance for the social media CEO.
facebook Facebook Stock Plunges in Third Worst Trading Week Ever Facebook experiences a massive 13 percent stock drop as the Cambridge Analytica data scandal triggers government probes and a growing #deletefacebook movement.
elon musk Elon Musk Deletes Tesla and SpaceX Facebook Pages Amid Data Scandal Elon Musk deletes the official Facebook pages for Tesla and SpaceX after learning of their existence during the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
facebook Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Massive Facebook Data Breach Mark Zuckerberg finally addresses the Cambridge Analytica scandal, admitting responsibility and outlining new security measures to protect user data.
facebook Facebook Stock Plunges 4.4 Percent Amid Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal Facebook faces a significant stock drop as investors react to the Cambridge Analytica data misuse controversy. The fallout sparks renewed calls for inevitable tech industry regulation.
facebook Facebook Loses $35 Billion as Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal Rocks Tech Stocks Facebook drops 6% in market value after revelations that Cambridge Analytica improperly accessed 50 million user profiles. The scandal triggers a broader tech selloff and prompts calls for new government regulations.
facebook Facebook Suspends Cambridge Analytica Over Mishandled User Data Facebook suspends political data firm Cambridge Analytica after learning a developer improperly shared user information with the third party. The company emphasizes that users consented to the data collection, denying claims of a system breach.
facebook 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.
whatsapp UK Watchdog Closes WhatsApp Data Probe, Bans Facebook Sharing Until GDPR Compliance The UK Information Commissioner's Office concludes its investigation into WhatsApp and Facebook, securing a pledge that the messaging app will not share user data with its parent company until it meets GDPR standards. No fines are issued since the data sharing never actually occurred.