Speaking on the sidelines of the VivaTech conference in Paris last week at a “Tech for Good” event, Nadella said he believes there is a “tremendous responsibility” on tech firms to scale, recognise and act upon with regards to data protection.
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EU legislator questions if Zuckerberg “created a digital monster”
Last week, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the European Parliament in Brussels to answer a few questions about the recent Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg to face EU parliament over data use
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly agreed to meet with leaders from the European Parliament to answer questions about the improper use of millions of users’ data by a political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.
Facebook announces biggest management overhaul to date
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced the launch of a blockchain division in the company.
Cambridge Analytica shuts down amid Facebook data scandal
Cambridge Analytica, the political consultancy at the centre of the Facebook data-sharing scandal, is shutting down, it was reported on Wednesday.
Facebook rolls out trial of ‘dislike’ button
Facebook is trialling new technology on some Australian and New Zealand users which allows people to give comments an “up” or “down” vote.
WhatsApp CEO resigns amid Facebook data dispute
Jan Koum’s plan to exit comes after clashing with the parent company over WhatApp’s strategy and Facebook’s attempts to use its personal data and weaken its encryption.
Facebook plans to swerve EU privacy law with new policy
Facebook is set to move more than 1.5 billion users out of reach of a new European privacy law, which would allow regulators to fine companies for data breaches.
Facebook can’t even control its own data: US congress
During the second day of congress hearings, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he was among the nearly 87 million people whose personal information was improperly shared with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.
Zuckerberg to congress: Facebook is open to the “right” regulations
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday during the first of two US congressional hearings apologised, defended his company, and jousted with questioners while agreeing with others.