Articles about Facebook

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Social Media 4 Min Read

The White House vs. Social Media Platforms

July 2, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

To date, social media companies and other online technology platforms have operated virtually unregulated. Big changes may be coming.

Internet & Web 4 Min Read

The Growing Potential for an Antitrust Case Against Google

June 5, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The US Justice Department appears poised to bring an antitrust case against Google. If it does, this could be the biggest antitrust case in United States history.

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Security 4 Min Read

How Serious Are Zoom’s Data Security Issues?

May 22, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

For many students, families, and businesses, Zoom is an ‘essential service.’ But data security issues with the platform are drawing unwanted attention, criticism, and even lawsuits.

Artificial Intelligence 4 Min Read

On Our Radar: The Algorithmic Accountability Act

March 11, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The algorithms that govern Artificial Intelligence behavior have been accused of bias in high-profile cases involving major corporations. Lawmakers are responding with the Algorithmic Accountability Act which is the most serious attempt to address the issue.

Facial Recognition Technology 4 Min Read

Court Rules Facial Recognition Lawsuit Against Facebook Can Proceed

March 3, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

For now, the biggest questions still lack clarity: is scanning a photograph and not a face a violation of the law? Is there a legal precedent for ‘concrete injury’ as it relates to biometric data? The answers may have billion-plus dollar ramifications for tech companies, privacy advocates, and product users alike.

Privacy 3 Min Read

A Closer Look at California’s Data Privacy Law

February 25, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The notion that data is the property of consumers—and not businesses that collect it—is a relatively new (but impactful) premise. Until national legislation is introduced, California’s CCPA looks to be the standard-setter across the US for the time being.

Social Media 4 Min Read

Political Ad Policies at Facebook, Twitter, and Google

January 27, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

Facebook, Twitter, and Google have all established different positions on political ad policies, underscoring the complexity of political advertising in the digital era.