The Cambridge Analytica Scandal refers to a series of events involving the misuse of personal data from millions of Facebook users for political advertising purposes. Here is a detailed overview:
Background and Key Players:
Event Timeline:
Consequences:
- Facebook faced significant scrutiny, leading to fines, a drop in stock value, and changes in its privacy policies.
- Legislation like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU and similar laws elsewhere were influenced by the scandal.
- The event raised global awareness about data privacy, digital ethics, and the influence of social media on elections.
Legal and Political Repercussions:
- In 2019, Facebook was fined $5 billion by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for privacy violations related to the scandal.
- Various investigations were launched in the UK, US, and other countries, examining the legality of the data use and its impact on elections.
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