Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the td-cloud-library domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/gazldsmh/newsnow.lk/english.newsnow.lk/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6122
Cambridge Analytica: Firm related to data sharing scandal shutting down - NewsNow - English

Cambridge Analytica: Firm related to data sharing scandal shutting down

Date:

NEWSNOW | COLOMBO – Cambridge Analytica, the political consultancy at the centre of the Facebook data-sharing scandal, is shutting down.

The firm was accused of improperly obtaining personal information on behalf of political clients.

According to Facebook, data about up to 87 million of its members was harvested by a quiz app and then passed on to the political consultancy.

The social network said its own probe into the matter would continue.

“This doesn’t change our commitment and determination to understand exactly what happened and make sure it doesn’t happen again,” said a spokesman.

“We are continuing with our investigation in cooperation with the relevant authorities.”

The company has been accused of using the personal data of millions of Facebook users to sway the outcome of the US 2016 presidential election and the UK Brexit referendum.

Share post:

Latest News

Popular

More like this
Related

Colombo Magistrate’s Court Acquits Accused in 2008 White Van Assault Case

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court No. 3, presided over by...

Sri Lanka Ambassador Explores Digital Economy Partnership with Riyadh-Based Digital Cooperation Organization

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,...

Bilateral discussions focusing avenues to enhance defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Türkiye

The 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), one...

National Shoora Council Engages with Opposition Muslim MPs on National and Community Issues

In a move aimed at fostering dialogue on national...