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Facebook refuses to ban political ads ahead of US election

Facebook refuses to ban political ads ahead of US election

But will give users some control.
Katie Paul Jan 10 2020 9:02AM Software
Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election

Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election

But not content that is parody or satire.
Staff Writer Jan 8 2020 10:36AM Software
Facebook to stop using 2FA tool to feed friend suggestions feature

Facebook to stop using 2FA tool to feed friend suggestions feature

As part of a wide-ranging privacy overhaul.
Katie Paul Dec 20 2019 6:50AM Security
Tougher rules in store for Google, Facebook over UK online ads

Tougher rules in store for Google, Facebook over UK online ads

After in-depth investigation by competition regulator.
Paul Sandle Dec 19 2019 1:00PM Software
Facebook to pilot new fact-checking program with community reviewers

Facebook to pilot new fact-checking program with community reviewers

Appen to source reviewers.
Staff Writer Dec 18 2019 1:34PM Software
Japan to tighten screws on tech giants to ensure transparency

Japan to tighten screws on tech giants to ensure transparency

To maintain "transparency and fairness".
Staff Writer Dec 18 2019 1:30PM Benchmarking Change
Democrats release tips for US election campaigns to fight online disinformation

Democrats release tips for US election campaigns to fight online disinformation

Teams should be responsible for monitoring online disinformation about their candidate.
Elizabeth Culliford Dec 18 2019 6:44AM Strategy
Tech industry asks US court to reconsider net neutrality ruling

Tech industry asks US court to reconsider net neutrality ruling

After October ruling upheld earlier repeal.
David Shepardson Dec 16 2019 1:00PM Networking
Facebook pledges US$130m to content oversight board

Facebook pledges US$130m to content oversight board

Funding for six years of operations.
Elizabeth Culliford Dec 16 2019 1:00PM Financial Services
Facebook delays naming oversight board members until 2020

Facebook delays naming oversight board members until 2020

'Unforeseen complexities' delay member selection.
Elizabeth Culliford Dec 13 2019 12:10PM Strategy
US regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact

US regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact

Shares take hit over fears of forced app sell-off.
Staff Writer Dec 13 2019 12:03PM Strategy
Italian judge orders Facebook to reopen neo-fascist group's account

Italian judge orders Facebook to reopen neo-fascist group's account

Appeal by far-right group Casapound upheld.
Staff Writer Dec 13 2019 6:55AM Networking
Australia tells Facebook and Google to commit to competition rules, or else

Australia tells Facebook and Google to commit to competition rules, or else

New rules to ensure they do not abuse their market power and damage competition.
Colin Packham Dec 13 2019 6:55AM Strategy
Facebook no longer among Glassdoor's top 10 workplaces

Facebook no longer among Glassdoor's top 10 workplaces

Plummets to the 23rd spot amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Staff Writer Dec 12 2019 6:36AM Cloud
Thousands of UK political ads missing from Facebook archive searches

Thousands of UK political ads missing from Facebook archive searches

Facebook unsure why campaign transparency data missing.
Elizabeth Culliford Dec 11 2019 1:20PM Strategy
US senators threaten Facebook, Apple with encryption regulation

US senators threaten Facebook, Apple with encryption regulation

Unless the companies make encrypted user data accessible to law enforcement.
Katie Paul Dec 11 2019 7:02AM Hardware
US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users

US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users

Impacts of finding on defunct consultancy unclear.
Nandita Bose and Susan Heavey Dec 9 2019 1:37PM Financial Services
EU agrees tough line on digital currencies like Facebook's Libra

EU agrees tough line on digital currencies like Facebook's Libra

Finance ministers want risks addressed.
Staff Writer Dec 6 2019 6:20AM Software
India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt

India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt

Troubles in WhatsApp's largest market.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2019 1:00PM Security
Facebook must face data breach class action on security, but not damages: US judge

Facebook must face data breach class action on security, but not damages: US judge

But can seek better security at the social media company after a series of privacy lapses.
Jonathan Stempel Nov 28 2019 7:02AM Networking

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