On October 18, US Represenatives Edward Markey and Joe Barton sent a letter to Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckererg demanding that Facebook answer 18 questions regarding its privacy practices. A recent Wall Street Journal article reported that a number of Facebook apps inadventently transmitted tens of millions of users' personal information. The congressmen stated that, "given the number of current users, the rate at which that number grows worldwide, and the age range of Facebook users, combined with the amount and nature of information these users place in Facebook's trust, this series of breaches of consumer privacy is a cause for concern." According to Ilan Jenkins, an attorney at Scott & Scott, LLP, "the legislators' inquiry is one of many directed toward Facebook and is representative of the dangers that face software developers and online media companies." For more information, contact Ms. Machal-Fulks at 800.596.6176 or jfulks@scottandscottllp.com.
About the author
Julie Machal-Fulks:
As a partner at Scott & Scott, LLP, Julie Machal-Fulks leads a team of attorneys in representing and defending clients in legal matters relating to information technology. Her practice focuses on complex litigation ranging from privacy and network security, data breach notification and crisis management, intellectual property disputes, service provider negligence claims, and content-based injuries such as copyright and trademark infringement in software, the Internet, and all forms of tangible media.
Get in touch: jfulks@scottandscottllp.com | 800.596.6176