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Facebook Says 50 Million User Accounts Affected by Security Breach
Posted on · To deal with the issue, Facebook reset some logins, so 90 million people have been logged out and will have to log in again
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Facebook Defends Giving Device-Makers Access To Users’ Data For Years
Posted on · The company says it shared the data only to help Apple, Samsung and other device-makers "recreate Facebook-like experiences." It denies a New York Times report that "deep access" was granted.
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WATCH: Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Testifies Before Senate
Posted on · Whistleblower Christopher Wylie testifies along with Eitan Hersh and Mark Jamison
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Cambridge Analytica Is Shutting Down After Facebook Data Controversy
Posted on · The U.K.-based firm made headlines for using data from Facebook users without their permission. Video also showed its executives describing campaign tactics of entrapment.
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What We Learned From Zuckerberg’s Testimony, And What We Still Don’t Know
Posted on · “I started Facebook, I run it, and I’m responsible for what happens here,” Zuckerberg said
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Your Internet Privacy?
Posted on · How much do you know about the data you’re sharing on your apps? PBS NewsHour made a quiz to test your knowledge
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How To Check If Your Facebook Data Was Used By Cambridge Analytica
Posted on · For some, the news is good: "It doesn't appear your Facebook information was shared with Cambridge Analytica." For others, it's not so clear.
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WATCH: Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg On Data Privacy Fail: ‘We Were Way Too Idealistic’
Posted on · In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Sandberg acknowledged the company “under-invested” in the safety and security of user data and said Facebook is now working to rectify that
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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Will Testify Before Congress On April 11
Posted on · Welcoming the news, the top Republican and Democrat on a House committee said that "we look forward to him answering our questions" about protecting users' data
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Facebook Says Cambridge Analytica Data Grab May Have Affected Up To 87 Million People
Posted on · The initial figure was reported to be 50 million people
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Facebook Breach: Texas Dems Push For Investigation Of Cambridge Analytica Because Of Ties To Ted Cruz’s Campaign
Posted on · Texas Democrats want Paxton to investigate Cambridge Analytica because of the company's past ties to Republican Ted Cruz’s campaign
Houston Matters
Full Show: Restored Question On 2020 Census, And Political Roundup (March 28, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn that a question about citizenship will appear on the 2020 census, our panel of experts discuss the latest political stories, the recent data breach from Facebook, and choreographer Garrett Smith, tells Michael Hagerty about his piece 'Imitations', which will be performed at Houston’s annual Dance Salad festival, March 29-31.
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Facebook Down $80 Billion In Market Value; Playboy, SpaceX, Tesla Hit Delete
Posted on · Facebook's stock has plunged 18 percent, and companies with large followings on the site are threatening the platform's ad revenue by deleting their official pages
Houston Matters
What Does It Take To Give Up Social Media?
Posted on · After the recent breach of trust from Facebook, some users are closing their accounts and stepping away from the popular site entirely. What steps can we take to protect our privacy online?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Political Roundup, And Our Privacy At Risk With Social Media (March 28, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Our panel of experts discuss the latest political stories, the recent data breach from Facebook, and choreographer Garrett Smith, tells Michael Hagerty about his piece 'Imitations', which will be performed at Houston’s annual Dance Salad festival, March 29-31.