Category Archives: Facebook

Facebook now letting users appeal posts that were removed for violating content standards

For the first time ever, Facebook has published the guidelines its internal teams use to decide what content is allowed on the site. Amy Gesenhues on April 24, 2018   For the first time ever, Facebook has released the guidelines its internal content review teams use to determine whether or not to remove a post … Continue reading Facebook now letting users appeal posts that were removed for violating content standards

Facebook’s removal of third-party targeting data: what we know

Phasing out of data brokers marks a shift as Facebook faces mounting scrutiny and regulatory pressure. Here’s what’s changing why and when. Ginny Marvin on March 30, 2018   Facebook announced it will be removing access to data provided by third-party data brokers within its advertising system. It marks a significant change and signals ways … Continue reading Facebook’s removal of third-party targeting data: what we know

Facebook will no longer show audience reach estimates for Custom Audiences after vulnerability detected

Researchers were able to infer attributes of individuals using the tools. Ginny Marvin on March 23, 2018   Exclusive: Facebook said Friday that it will stop showing audience reach estimates in any campaign using Custom Audience targeting. The move comes after a research team from Northeastern University notified the company through Facebook’s Bug Bounty program … Continue reading Facebook will no longer show audience reach estimates for Custom Audiences after vulnerability detected

Facebook’s Zuckerberg finally responds to Cambridge Analytica scandal, announces changes

Says apps will be audited, sets new restrictions on apps’ data access. Ginny Marvin on March 21, 2018 at 5:04 pm “We have a responsibility to protect your data, and, if we can’t, then we don’t deserve to serve you. I’ve been working to understand exactly what happened and how to make sure this doesn’t … Continue reading Facebook’s Zuckerberg finally responds to Cambridge Analytica scandal, announces changes