Asked by Sheree Rouse on Jul 24, 2024
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According to Facebook executives, the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal occurred because hackers got access to the database by stealing key passwords from users.
Facebook Executives
High-ranking officials within Facebook (now Meta), responsible for strategic decision-making and company direction.
Database
An organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system, designed to be easily accessed, managed, and updated.
- Gain an understanding of societal and legal responses to violations of privacy.
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Gurpreet DhaliwalJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The scandal occurred because Cambridge Analytica acquired data from an app developer who collected data on millions of Facebook users through a quiz app, not through hackers stealing key passwords.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of societal and legal responses to violations of privacy.
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