an hour agoUse of data, Facebook investigates another company
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Facebook” suspended co-operation with an American analytical company while investigating allegations about the collection and use of user data. The Boston-based “Crimson Hexagon” company says it offers consumers information while contracting with government agencies worldwide. “Facebook” said it is investigating whether some of these agreements were made [...]
The Boston-based company “Crimson Hexagon” says it offers consumers information while contracting with government agencies worldwide.
“Facebook” said it is investigating whether some of these agreements were made in violation of the company's policies for supervision. According to the social network, no evidence has yet been found for misusing data or mistaking it. Despite the “diplomatic communiqué Facebook”, American media record that Mark Zuckerberg's company suspects Crimson Hexagon gives data to government bodies, an open violation of “policies Facebook”
According to the Wall Street newspaper, Crimson Hexagon contracts include analyzing the public data of “Facebook” for various clients, including a Russian OJF linked to the Kremlin. After the scandal and trying to distance as much of the company in trouble Cambrigde Analitika, via internet posts and avoiding questions from the media, Cremson Hexagon officials said they only use public data for their work.
