California Attorney General Seeks Court Order For Facebook Documents

Attorney General Javier Becerra filed a petition against Facebook for slow response to a 2018 subpoena related to user privacy violations, particularly concerning Cambridge Analytica's data access. Despite a second subpoena, Facebook provided inadequate responses, prompting legal action. Facebook claims cooperation, but faces multiple investigations, including a new antitrust probe by a coalition led by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

What was the main focus of the initial subpoena issued to Facebook in June 2018?

• Election interference

• User privacy violations

• Financial misconduct

• Antitrust issues

What prompted Attorney General Becerra to issue a second subpoena to Facebook?

• Facebook's slow response to the initial subpoena

• Facebook's refusal to attend court hearings

• Facebook's financial irregularities

• Facebook's involvement in election campaigns

How did Facebook respond to the second subpoena issued by Attorney General Becerra?

• By providing all requested documents

• By partially answering some questions

• By refusing to cooperate entirely

• By filing a counter-lawsuit

What action did the state take due to Facebook's inadequate responses to the subpoenas?

• Issued a public warning

• Sought a court order to compel compliance

• Closed the investigation

• Filed a lawsuit against Facebook

What broader legal challenge is Facebook facing apart from the subpoenas?

• A lawsuit for financial misconduct

• A defamation lawsuit

• A coalition of attorneys general investigating antitrust issues

• A global privacy violation case