The Department of Homeland Security authorized officers to make phony accounts, claiming it would make it easier for agents to search for fraud or security threats.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Facebook tightens political ad rules, but leaves loophole
Exempting small grassroots groups and local politicians from the restrictions could let bad actors take advantage.
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Posted inNation & World
Facebook launching local alerts for emergencies
The service launches nationally over the next few months and includes warnings for extreme temperatures, evacuations, active shooter situations and more.
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Facebook hit with record $5 billion fine for privacy violations, will submit to federal oversight
Federal regulators are fining Facebook $5 billion and instituting new oversight and restrictions on its business.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump friend Roger Stone barred from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Stone, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, was banned from posting on social media after a judge found he violated a gag order in his case.
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FTC approves $5 billion settlement with Facebook over privacy practices
The deal could result in broad consequences, including Facebook having to keep closer watch over third-party apps, and more government oversight.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Searches show how privacy laws have fallen behind
Federal investigators accessed hundreds of millions of photos from databases, just the latest example of how privacy rights are eroding.
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The humble Farmer: It’s hard to chill out when there’s nobody to install your heat pump
Any technician able to paint a phone number on his pickup already has a long waiting list.
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Zuckerberg invites regulators to help Facebook protect elections
In a discussion at Harvard Law School, the Facebook CEO invited regulators to set industrywide privacy standards and take a harder line with foreign interference in elections.
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Another View: Senator making a foolish attempt to police internet speech
A new bill would effectively force sites like Twitter and Facebook to publish offensive content or expose themselves to lawsuits.