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Even if you're not a Facebook user, it knows about you
Facebook’s founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians this week, following concerns over how his company deals with people’s data. But the data Facebook has on people who are not signed up to the social media giant also came under scrutiny. During Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony he claimed to be ignorant of what are known as “shadow profiles”. Zuckerberg: I’m not — I’m not familiar with that.
If Mark Zuckerberg wants to fix the internet, he must do more than just talk about ‘new rules’
18 minutes ago Andrew Quodling, The Conversation Share Tweet Email Reddit Print Share Tweet Email Reddit Print After years of rejecting calls for increased regulatory oversight of Facebook, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now called for more cooperation with government in dealing with problems posed by internet platforms and emergent internet technologies. But the social media giant needs to do more than just talk about a solution.
Zuckerberg's 'new rules' for the internet must move from words to actions
After years of rejecting calls for increased regulatory oversight of Facebook, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now called for more cooperation with government in dealing with problems posed by internet platforms and emergent internet technologies. But the social media giant needs to do more than just talk about a solution. What we're waiting for now are some clear indications that Zuckerberg will take a role in making change real.
Zuckerberg's 'new rules' for the internet must move from words to actions
After years of rejecting calls for increased regulatory oversight of Facebook, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now called for more cooperation with government in dealing with problems posed by internet platforms and emergent internet technologies. But the social media giant needs to do more than just talk about a solution. What we’re waiting for now are some clear indications that Zuckerberg will take a role in making change real.
NZ attack underlines need for stronger Facebook, YouTube content moderation
Both platforms have made public statements about their efforts at moderation. https://mybs.in/2X4YWGO As families in Christchurch bury their loved ones following Friday’s terrorist attack, global attention now turns to preventing such a thing ever happening again. In particular, the role social media played in broadcasting live footage and amplifying its reach is under the microscope. Facebook and YouTube face intense scrutiny.
Anxieties over livestreams can help us design better Facebook and YouTube content moderation
Home Technology Internet March 19, 2019 March 19, 2019 by Andrew Quodling, The Conversation Livestream on Facebook isn’t just a tool for sharing violence – it has many popular social and political uses. Credit: glen carrie / unsplash, CC BY As families in Christchurch bury their loved ones following Friday's terrorist attack, global attention now turns to preventing such a thing ever happening again.
Anxieties over livestreams can help us design better Facebook and YouTube content moderation
As families in Christchurch bury their loved ones following Friday’s terrorist attack, global attention now turns to preventing such a thing ever happening again. In particular, the role social media played in broadcasting live footage and amplifying its reach is under the microscope. Facebook and YouTube face intense scrutiny.
Shadow Profiles: Facebook Knows About You, Even If You're Not On Facebook
Facebook’s founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians, in April 2018, following concerns over how his company deals with people’s data. But the data Facebook has on people who are not signed up to the social media giant also came under scrutiny. During Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony he claimed to be ignorant of what are known as “shadow profiles”. Zuckerberg: I’m not — I’m not familiar with that.
News outlets air grievances and Facebook plays the underdog in ACCC inquiry
The recent Cambridge Analytica scandal and congressional testimony of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has brought global attention to the power and influence of Facebook as a platform. It has also invigorated discussions about how such platforms should be regulated. Meanwhile, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been conducting an inquiry into the influence of digital platforms on media and advertising markets in Australia.
News outlets air grievances and Facebook plays the underdog in ACCC inquiry
The recent Cambridge Analytica scandal and congressional testimony of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has brought global attention to the power and influence of Facebook as a platform. It has also invigorated discussions about how such platforms should be regulated. Meanwhile, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been conducting an inquiry into the influence of digital platforms on media and advertising markets in Australia.
Shadow profiles - Facebook knows about you, even if you’re not on Facebook
Facebook’s founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians this week, following concerns over how his company deals with people’s data. But the data Facebook has on people who are not signed up to the social media giant also came under scrutiny. During Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony he claimed to be ignorant of what are known as “shadow profiles”.
Shadow profiles: Facebook knows about you, even if you’re not on Facebook
Facebook’s founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians this week, following concerns over how his company deals with people’s data. But the data Facebook has on people who are not signed up to the social media giant also came under scrutiny. During Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony he claimed to be ignorant of what are known as “shadow profiles”.
Shadow profiles - Facebook knows about you, even if you're not on Facebook
Facebook’s founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians this week, following concerns over how his company deals with people’s data. But the data Facebook has on people who are not signed up to the social media giant also came under scrutiny. During Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony he claimed to be ignorant of what are known as “shadow profiles”. Zuckerberg: I’m not — I’m not familiar with that.
Shadow profiles-Facebook knows about you, even if you're not on Facebook
But the data Facebook has on people who are not signed up to the social media giant also came under scrutiny. During Zuckerberg's congressional testimony he claimed to be ignorant of what are known as "shadow profiles": Zuckerberg: I'm not—I'm not familiar with that. That's alarming, given that we have been discussing this element of Facebook's non-user data collection for the past five years, ever since the practice was brought to light by researchers at Packet Storm Security.
Facebook has data on you, even if you're not on Facebook
Facebook's founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians this week, following concerns over how his company deals with people's data. But the data Facebook has on people who are not signed up to the social media giant also came under scrutiny. During Zuckerberg's congressional testimony he claimed to be ignorant of what are known as "shadow profiles".
FactCheck Q&A: what has the Children’s eSafety Commissioner done in its first year to tackle cyberbullying?
The Conversation is fact-checking claims made on Q&A, broadcast Mondays on the ABC at 9.35pm. Thank you to everyone who sent us quotes for checking via Twitter using hashtags #FactCheck and #QandA, on Facebook or by email. Revelations that boys have been sharing pornographic pictures of underage girls online have refocused attention on how best to tackle online harassment, bullying and abuse.
Doxxing, swatting and the new trends in online harassment
Imagine this: there’s a knock at your door. “Pizza delivery!” It’s the fifth time in the last hour that you’ve had to say to a delivery-person: “No, I really didn’t order anything.” That’s irritating. Half an hour later, there’s another noise at the door. This time it’s forced open as your house is stormed by the heavily armed and aggressive special response unit of your local police force. They’re responding to a tip off that warned them of a hostage situation at your address.
Is social media responsible for your safety during a disaster?
Given the popularity of Facebook and Twitter, it’s not surprising so many people use social media in crises such as floods, fires and earthquakes. Facebook has introduced Safety Check, a new tool for users in disaster-affected areas to notify their network of “friends” of their safety and check on their family and friends. Facebook will send a notification to users who may be affected by a disaster, based on the location in their profile and geolocation data collected by apps.
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