Social networking
NHS data breach: trusts shared patient details with Facebook without consent
Observer investigation reveals Meta Pixel tool passed on private details of web browsing on medical sites
Shanti Das
27, May, 2023 @5:34 PM
TechScape: Warnings of a ‘splinternet’ were greatly exaggerated – until now
In this week’s newsletter: Facebook has been hit with a €1.2bn fine by EU regulators, and the cracks in the fault lines of data regulations are showing. Could that be a good thing?
Alex Hern
23, May, 2023 @11:00 AM
Facebook owner Meta fined €1.2bn for mishandling user information
Penalty from Ireland’s privacy regulator is a record for breach of EU data protection regulation
Dan Milmo and Lisa O'Carroll
22, May, 2023 @6:39 PM
Facebook to be fined £648m for mishandling user information
Decision by Ireland’s privacy regulator will set record for breach of EU’s data protection rules
Dan Milmo
21, May, 2023 @12:36 PM
When the tech boys start asking for new regulations, you know something’s up | John Naughton
The OpenAI CEO says his industry needs government intervention. Whether it’s a ploy or a plea for help, we should be concerned
John Naughton
20, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Meta warns Australia’s plan to limit targeted ads could push free platforms towards subscription fees
Letting Australians opt out of all targeted advertising under privacy reforms would go further than any other proposal globally, Facebook’s parent company says
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
17, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
A moment’s silence, please, for the death of the Metaverse
Meta sank tens of billions into its CEO’s virtual reality dream, but what will he do next?
John Naughton
13, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
The lawyer whose sex trafficking case against Instagram could spell trouble for big tech
Annie McAdams represents clients who claim Meta’s products connect vulnerable people with sex buyers
Mei-Ling McNamara
10, May, 2023 @12:00 PM
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wins medals on jiu-jitsu debut
Tech billionaire, 38, surprises onlookers by winning gold and silver medal at tournament in Redwood City, California
Erum Salam
08, May, 2023 @4:03 PM
Facebook and WhatsApp owner urged by UK bank to act on fraud as scams soar
TSB says 80% of cases in its main fraud categories come from scams on Meta platforms including Instagram
Jess Clark
04, May, 2023 @11:01 PM
Crime agencies condemn Facebook and Instagram encryption plans
Global alliance including NCA and FBI says Meta’s decision to encrypt direct messages could harm children
Alex Hern Technology editor
20, Apr, 2023 @11:24 AM
Thousands of Meta workers hit by new round of layoffs as company cuts costs
Social media firm will cull 4,000 jobs immediately as part of larger plan to cut 10,000 jobs amid tech industry slump
Kari Paul in San Francisco
19, Apr, 2023 @6:26 PM
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