After a 13-month investigation, Canada’s Privacy Commissioner announced on Thursday that Facebook’s policies and practices violate the country’s privacy laws. There are “serious privacy gaps” in the way Facebook operates, according to Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart. The investigation was triggered by a complaint from the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic. The ruling may impact other social networking sites, which may be targeted by CIPPIC soon. The Commission launched an investigation against Facebook after receiving a complaint from CIPPIC in May 2008.
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Canadian Commission Concludes Facebook Is Too Snoopy
Posted by: Richard Adhikari July 16, 2009 12:05 PMAfter a 13-month investigation, Canada’s Privacy Commissioner announced on Thursday that Facebook’s policies and practices violate the country’s privacy laws. There are “serious privacy gaps” in the way Facebook operates, according to Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart. The investigation was triggered by a complaint from the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic. The ruling may impact other social networking sites, which may be targeted by CIPPIC soon. The Commission launched an investigation against Facebook after receiving a complaint from CIPPIC in May 2008.