Details about Facebook users published

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In summary, there was a campaign called "Time To Quit Facebook" months ago, but now personal details of Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file. Facebook has compared itself to a phone book and offers controls for users who do not want to be found. Some people believe that the collected information is already public and searchable through Google, causing confusion over the controversy.
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Months ago, there was a campaign "Time To Quit Facebook", now this ...

Personal details of Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38463013/ns/technology_and_science-security/

Why did they do it? If you're a Facebook user, will you quit Facebook or change how you use it? And, if you're not a FB user, will you still consider using it?

Facebook has reportedly compared itself to a phone book, claiming some people join the site in order to be found by others.
If someone does not want to be found, we also offer a number of controls to enable people not to appear in search on Facebook, in search engines, or share any information with applications," it added.
 
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All they did was collect information that is already out in public and searchable through google. I don't really get what the fuss is all about.
 

FAQ: Details about Facebook users published

Who published the details about Facebook users?

The details about Facebook users were published by a data analytics firm called Cambridge Analytica.

What type of details were published about Facebook users?

The details published about Facebook users included personal information such as names, locations, and interests, as well as data on their online behavior and interactions on the platform.

How did Cambridge Analytica obtain these details about Facebook users?

Cambridge Analytica obtained the details about Facebook users through a third-party app called "This Is Your Digital Life", which collected data from users who took a personality quiz on the app. This data was then used to create profiles and target political advertising.

How many Facebook users were affected by the publication of their details?

It is estimated that the details of over 87 million Facebook users, mostly from the United States, were affected by the publication of their data by Cambridge Analytica.

What are the implications of the publication of details about Facebook users?

The publication of details about Facebook users has raised concerns about privacy and data protection. It has also sparked debates about the ethical use of personal data and the power of social media platforms to influence political opinions.

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