Oops! Facebook says Cambridge Analytica may have gained 37m more users' data

[malaise]

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/04/facebook-cambridge-analytica-user-data-latest-more-than-thought
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The Facebook data of up to 87 million people – 37 million more than previously reported – may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica, the company has revealed.

This larger figure was buried in the penultimate paragraph of a blogpost by the company’s chief technology officer, Mike Schroepfer, published on Wednesday, which also provided updates on the changes Facebook was making to better protect user information.

When asked if anyone had been fired over the data scandal, the CEO replied: “I started this place, I run it, I’m responsible for what happens here. I’m going to do the best job I can going forward. I’m not looking to throw anyone under the bus for mistakes I’ve made.”

[revmclaren]

1. I'm shocked...shocked I tell ya....

I'm thinking at least 200 million when all is said and done.

[shraby]

2. At the very least, everyone in this country who is on facebook. Then it branches to their

contacts in other countries, ad infinitum.

[Skittles]

4. it is hilarious that people using FB think they have any kind of privacy

the settings are just bullshit - FB's business is DATA MINING

[malaise]

7. Rachel is discussing this

Damn!

[marble falls]

3. Hey. a million here, a million there .... it ain't like we don't got millions more.

[magicarpet]

5. Besides it is just a data breech of...

.... personal info of the unwashed and their friends. No big deal.

[Hassler]

6. Like the Equifax debacle, the numbers will continue to grow.