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Facebook Data Misuse & Data Protection

Summary

A resolution addressing the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal and its impact on data protection and democratic integrity.
10 25.10.2018
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woman
taxation
civil law
constitution
human rights
social policy
administrative law
public administration
international relations
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The resolution addresses the misuse of Facebook user data by Cambridge Analytica for political purposes.
  • It emphasizes that social media platforms must comply fully with EU data protection laws like the GDPR.
  • There is a strong call for greater transparency and accountability regarding how algorithms process personal data.
  • The document suggests that electoral laws must be updated to cover the digital reality of online campaigning.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the use of Facebook users’ data by Cambridge Analytica and the impact on data protection The use of Facebook users’ data by Cambridge Analytica and the impact on data protection
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