Asked by Raphaela Cruickshank on Jul 25, 2024

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Much of the discovery of the ways in which Cambridge Analytica and Facebook were misusing user data came from the Pew Research Center.

Pew Research Center

A nonpartisan American think tank based in Washington, D.C., that provides information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends shaping the United States and the world.

Cambridge Analytica

A British political consulting firm that came to prominence through the controversial use of Facebook data for political advertising and influence campaigns.

  • Comprehend the legal and societal responses to invasions of privacy.
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devidatta pattnaikAug 01, 2024
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Explanation :
The discovery of how Cambridge Analytica and Facebook were misusing user data primarily came to light through whistleblowers and investigative journalism, notably by The Guardian and The New York Times, rather than the Pew Research Center.