Facebook gets a big fine again over data privacy, this time by Canada

There is always a bit of controversy surrounding Facebook and other tech giants in regards to them handling privacy and data of their users. In the last couple of years, Facebook was fined by a multitude of countries over findings that with British research firm Cambridge Analytica.

Now, about another fine, received by the social media giant, in regards to privacy concerns, this time issued by Canada’s Competition Bureau. The fine amounts to $6.5 million. The independent bureau alleged Facebook of improperly sharing personal data to third-party developers. Additionally, the Competition ...

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