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3 Jul 2018

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Access Now

Access Now calls for global independent audit of Facebook data practices

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In addition to an independent audit and human rights impact assessment, Access Now calls on Facebook to:

  • Release copies of data disclosure agreements with third parties;Publicly answer questions about data sharing agreements, why they were not previously disclosed, and how Facebook will compensate impacted users;
  • Encourage device makers to similarly reveal what data they accessed, processed, or retained through these agreements;
  • Regularly disclose policies and aggregate data on private, third-party requests for user data, and Facebook responses;
  • Reform the Board of Directors, including for more diversity, expertise in data and human rights, and oversight of risks to users;
  • Confirm again its commitment to applying the principles and rights of the EU General Data Protection Regulation globally; and
  • Publically pledge to support new and updated data protection laws around the world.

"Mr. Zuckerberg can only feign ignorance and beg forgiveness so many times. Facebook has made a lot of mistakes in how it's handling these scandals but the bigger mistake is the company's decision to collect too much of our personal data and then to enter into irresponsible data disclosure agreements," said Estelle Massé, Senior Policy Analyst at Access Now. "To save its credibility, Facebook must undergo a rigorous independent audit that will finally clarify exactly how the company treats our data."