Facebook Suspends 'Tens Of Thousands' Of Apps During Investigation

Facebook conducted an investigation into app developers following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, aiming to review apps with access to large data amounts before 2014. The company emphasized its commitment to data safety and addressing issues quickly. The FTC imposed a $5 billion settlement on Facebook for privacy violations, marking the largest penalty for such violations. Additionally, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general announced an antitrust investigation into Facebook's practices.

What was the primary reason for Facebook's app developer investigation that began in March 2018?

What was the goal of the ongoing investigation into Facebook's app developers?

How did Facebook describe the importance of app developers in their ecosystem?

What significant settlement did the FTC reach with Facebook in July, and what was it related to?

What actions did New York Attorney General Letitia James announce regarding Facebook?