FTC Finds Social Media Giants Conduct 'Vast Surveillance' of Their Users

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has determined that social media giants are engaged in “vast surveillance” of users that threatens privacy and safety, particularly for children. The staff report found that Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp), TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, Snapchat, and Twitch all gather more data than necessary and are involved […]

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