FTC Urges Congress for Stricter Privacy Laws Amid Extensive User Data Surveillance by Social Media Giants
Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is sounding the alarm on social media giants regarding the widespread use of personal data, including sensitive information belonging to minors. In a recent plea, the agency has approached Congress urging the enactment of more stringent privacy legislation to rein in what it describes as ‘vast surveillance’ operations. These revelations have emerged from a comprehensive analysis conducted by the FTC, using data that dates back four years. The findings indicate that multiple social media and video streaming platforms have been extensively sharing user data with various entities, often … Read more