FTC report warns about the risks of “mass surveillance” due to social media
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that many social media platforms are engaging in “mass surveillance”, particularly with younger users.  This FTC report stems from responses to 6(b) orders issued in December 2020 to nine leading social media and video streaming companies,
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