Meta Faces Scrutiny Over Data Privacy Practices
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 May 2024
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Meta faces criticism for its data privacy practices following reports of user data mishandling. This scrutiny has reignited discussions on necessary regulations.Summary
Meta (formerly Facebook) is facing renewed scrutiny over its data privacy practices following reports of mishandling user data. A recent investigation highlighted concerns about how the company manages and protects user information, leading to calls for stricter data privacy regulations. This comes amid ongoing global debates about the balance between user privacy and the business models of social media platforms that rely on targeted advertising(LSE) (Amnesty International).
KEY POINTS:
- Meta's data privacy practices are under investigation.
- Concerns have been raised about user data mishandling.
- Calls for stricter data privacy regulations are growing.
- Debates continue over privacy versus targeted advertising.
- Organizations like Amnesty International are involved.
