Facebook defends sharing user data with phone makers
Baku, June 5, AZERTAC
Facebook is on the defensive again over how it handles people's personal data, according to CNN. Under scrutiny this time is the company's practice of sharing information about its users with dozens of smartphone and tablet makers.
A New York Times investigation published late Sunday revealed the scope of data-sharing deals Facebook (FB) struck over the years with companies like Apple (AAPL), Samsung (SSNLF) and Microsoft (MSFT). The partnerships give some device makers access to Facebook users' education history, relationship status, work, religion, political leaning and upcoming events, the Times reported.
In a blog post, Facebook (FB) confirmed some parts of the Times' report but disputed others.
It said it forged partnerships with around 60 companies back when mobile phones were less powerful and app stores did not yet exist. The social media company said it gave device makers access to software only so they could build versions of Facebook that worked on different phones or operating systems.
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