Jurado de Nuevo México acusa a Facebook de engañar a miles de personas sobre protección de datos

A New Mexico jury ruled that Facebook deceived millions of users regarding its data privacy practices and the protection of personal information. The verdict found that the social network violated state unfair practices laws by allowing a third-party application to harvest data not only from participants but also from their friends without consent. This massive unauthorized collection ultimately exposed the private information of tens of millions globally, violating the fundamental principle that users must control and understand how their data is collected. The gathered information was subsequently sold to Cambridge Analytica for political profiling during the 2016 US elections. Crucially, Facebook knew of this data misuse in late 2015 but failed to notify affected users, verify data deletion, or audit other third-party apps. This deliberate delay in transparency and lack of accountability highlights significant failures in corporate governance, undermining the trust necessary for a healthy digital ecosystem where user consent is paramount. This case is highly relevant to open data discussions as it underscores the critical importance of transparency and ethical data stewardship by major platforms. It demonstrates how opaque data practices can lead to widespread harm and legal consequences, reinforcing the need for strict accountability in how personal information is handled. The ruling serves as a powerful reminder that protecting user privacy is essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring that data usage respects individual rights and democratic integrity.

Source: sintesis.mx
Published on 2026-09-27

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