Facebook’s Mendelsohn: GDPR Has Changed Facebook

The video discusses Facebook's approach to regulation, economic impact, and scrutiny. It highlights Facebook's efforts in election integrity, platform growth in India, and future priorities like virtual reality. The video also covers Facebook's engagement with regulators and security measures to protect user data.

What has been a significant factor in changing the mood around Facebook this year?

• Increased scrutiny from governments

• Introduction of new social media platforms

• Thoughtful global conversations with businesses and governments

• Decline in user engagement

How has GDPR influenced Facebook's operations?

• It caused Facebook to shut down operations in Europe

• It resulted in a new process for data awareness and sharing options

• It had no significant impact on Facebook

• It led to a decrease in user data collection

What is one of the measures Facebook has introduced for political ads?

• Hiding political ads from public view

• Banning all political ads

• Charging extra fees for political ads

• Allowing only verified political parties to run ads

What is Facebook's current stance on ads on WhatsApp?

• They are actively developing ad features

• They have no plans to introduce ads

• They are cautiously exploring possibilities

• They have already launched ads on WhatsApp

What is a major challenge Facebook faces in India?

• Low user engagement

• Regulatory hurdles

• Competition from local platforms

• Similar user needs across different countries

What is one of Facebook's top priorities for 2020?

• Expanding into new markets

• Enhancing virtual reality applications

• Increasing ad revenue

• Developing new social media platforms

In what areas is virtual reality expected to grow according to Facebook?

• In health, gaming, and beyond

• Only in gaming

• In traditional media consumption

• In social media interactions