FTC report accuses major social media platforms of extensive user surveillance, inadequate data management, and calls for privacy legislation.

The FTC's recent report highlights that major social media platforms, including Meta, TikTok, and Twitch, engage in extensive user surveillance, collecting and sharing vast amounts of personal data with minimal transparency. The report criticizes these companies for inadequate data management practices, which pose risks to user privacy and safety. The FTC calls for comprehensive privacy legislation and urges companies to enhance protections, particularly for children and teens.

September 19, 2024
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