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Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends

Facebook, Cellphone Privacy, Privacy
Posted on AllSides June 4th, 2018
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The company formed data-sharing partnerships with Apple, Samsung and dozens of other device makers, raising new concerns about its privacy protections.

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