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Facebook Pummeled with Litigation

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November 20, 2018 | News

Alleged Russian Trolls Fight Back With a Suit Against Facebook

A Russian organization whose members have been accused of meddling in the 2016 election sued Facebook on Tuesday, claiming its page was unfairly removed from the platform.
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October 25, 2018 | News

Facebook Is Fined the Maximum in UK Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office punished Facebook after finding that the social media giant allowed app developers to access the personal information of millions of users without their clear consent. A Facebook spokesperson said Thursday that while the company disputes some of the ICO's findings, it agrees the company should have done more.
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November 08, 2018 | Quick Takes

In Facebook Breach Cases, Judge Asks for a Cybersecurity Schooling

Mark your calendars, cyber-enthusiasts: Judge William Alsup is asking attorneys in a suit against Facebook over the massive data breach it disclosed in September for a rundown on "the subject of data privacy and the technology used to both protect and attack it."
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November 06, 2018 | News

Facebook Settles With Philly Tattoo Artist Over Alleged Scam Ad Photos

The one-page order, entered Monday in an Eastern District of Pennsylvania federal court docket, did not disclose anything about the settlement, but said the case should be dismissed because of the agreement.
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November 19, 2018 | News

Facebook's Recent Troubles Complicate GC Search, as Stretch Pushes Back Departure

New criticisms of Facebook's handling of recent crises will delay the departure of general counsel Colin Stretch and could impact who the company hires next.
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