Govt seeks expanation from Facebook

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New Delhi : The  Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has sought an explanation from Facebook seeking a detailed factual report regarding data sharing without the explicit conset of the users. Facebook has been asked to respond by June 20, 2018.

There were media reports recently claiming that Facebook has agreements which are allowing phone and other device manufacturers access to its users’ personal information including that of their friends without taking their explicit consent. The Government of India is deeply concerned about reports of such lapses / violations, according to a PIB release.

In response to earlier notices about breaches of personal data relating to the Cambridge Analytica episode, Facebook had apologised and given strong assurances to the Government of India that it would make sincere efforts to protect the privacy of users’ data on the platform. However, such reports raise uncomfortable questions about the assurances made by Facebook.