Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed plans to make the various platforms the sprawling social media giant operates more private and secure in the wake of multiple data privacy scandals
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today disclosed plans to make the various platforms the sprawling social media giant operates more private and secure in the wake of multiple data privacy scandals that have prompted calls for regulation from lawmakers around the globe.
. Facebook already offers individual and small-group communication through Messenger and WhatsApp, and Zuckerberg said he expects those to "become the main ways people communicate on the Facebook network."But encryption also makes the digital communication of bad actors less visible, Zuckerberg acknowledged. That could complicate the company's efforts to root out disinformation, harassment and other ills being amplified on the social network.
"Finding the right ways to protect both privacy and safety is something societies have historically grappled with," he wrote. "There are still many open questions here and we'll consult with safety experts, law enforcement and governments on the best ways to implement safety measures."
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