Canadian Privacy Commissioner Calls for Stricter Privacy Practices from Facebook

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Jennifer Stoddart, has voiced concerns over Facebook’s compliance with Canadian privacy laws after a recent investigation by the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, noting several areas that need to be addressed to ensure users’ information is safe. Facebook says several of the issues have already been resolved, and additional updates coming soon will “address any remaining concerns.”

Many of Stoddart’s issues are centered around the complexity of Facebook’s privacy settings, which Facebook recently announced would be updated soon.

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