FTC Slams Facebook For Blocking Researchers' Accounts In The Name Of The Commission: Reuters

August 6, 2021 3:51 PM | 1 min read | Make a Comment

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission chastized Facebook Inc FB for unfairly justifying the disabled accounts of researchers citing FTC requirement, Reuters reports.
Earlier this week, Facebook blocked the personal accounts and access of the New York University researchers over user privacy concerns.
Facebook initially reasoned, indicating its need to live up to FTC's consent agreement.
The social media platform later defended the disablement, referring to user privacy concerns.
Price action: FB shares traded higher by 0.08% at $363.28 on the last check Friday.

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