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Facebook, Inc. is an American online social media and social networking service company based in Menlo Park, California. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes.

Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch.

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Facebook Vows To Revamp Privacy Approach
Facebook Vows To Revamp Privacy Approach
July 24, 2019  |  Regulation

For Facebook, it’s a $5 billion fine and a “fundamental shift” in how the social media giant addresses privacy practices. As reported on Wednesday (July...

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Facebook Could Pay $100M To Settle SEC Investigation
Facebook Could Pay $100M To Settle SEC Investigation
July 24, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is expected to settle on Wednesday (July 24) with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into its privacy practices.   The SEC is expected to...

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FTC: Facebook Lied To Customers About Facial Recognition, Phone Number Usage
FTC: Facebook Lied To Customers About Facial Recognition, Phone Number Usage
July 23, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The Washington Post is reporting that as part of a milestone settlement against Facebook, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going to say that Facebook...

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DOJ Launches Antitrust Probe Of Big Tech Firms
DOJ Launches Antitrust Probe Of Big Tech Firms
July 23, 2019  |  Regulation

The Justice Department (DOJ) is going to open a new, separate investigation into the potential antitrust activities of tech companies, compounding troubles for companies like...

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Vietnam Launches New Social Media App As Facebook Alternative
Vietnam Launches New Social Media App As Facebook Alternative
July 23, 2019  |  International

Vietnam is introducing a social network similar to Facebook after the Communist-ruled government asked domestic tech companies to create substitutions. Gapo, which launched on Tuesday...

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Scammers Hawk Bogus Libra Currency
Scammers Hawk Bogus Libra Currency
July 23, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Facebook’s Libra has not even officially rolled out, yet there are already fake outlets springing up. The social media giant is now compelled to address...

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Swiss Privacy Group Still Waiting To Hear From Facebook On Libra
Swiss Privacy Group Still Waiting To Hear From Facebook On Libra
July 23, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) said it still hasn’t heard from Facebook regarding its supposed oversight of Libra, the social media...

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A Tale Of Innovations — And Potential Setbacks
A Tale Of Innovations — And Potential Setbacks
July 23, 2019  |  Today In Data

Nothing is ever guaranteed, no matter the innovation or the size of the company. That’s pretty clear as Facebook’s Libra plan commands continued focus from...

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