Information Commissioner says Facebook no longer ‘just a platform’ as she probes political advertising
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has warned that Facebook is no longer just a platform and needs to face up to…
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Most-shared general election stories on social media overwhelmingly anti-Tory with no sign yet of fake news
The most shared news stories about the general election on social media appear to be overwhelmingly anti-Tory with the Independent…
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May says fake news ‘is a concern’ during Facebook Live interview ‘first’ on ITV News
Theresa May has said fake news “is a concern” as she revealed she had been a victim to “inaccurate” claims…
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Independent digital chief: Apple News drives traffic not revenue but Facebook instant articles is ‘important source of ad sales’
Apple News “doesn’t drive real revenue, but does drive traffic” while Facebook is an “important form of advertising sales”, according…
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Election 2017: Early data from Who Targets Me suggests Labour is spending most on Facebook Ads
Early indications from a project which seeks to track political advertising on Facebook suggests that Labour may be outspending the…
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ITV News to quiz Theresa May during 45-minute broadcast on Facebook Live
Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to take part in a live video question and answer session with ITV news…
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Duopoly: ‘We have got to find sustainable funding model to pay for high quality journalism’ says Culture Minister
Culture Minister Matt Hancock has said finding an “appropriate funding relationship” between advertising and journalistic content is “incredibly important”. The…
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Reports reveal how millions were spent on ‘dark’ Facebook ads to influence Leave EU vote
New allegations have come to light this week about the extent to which unregulated political advertising on Facebook was used…
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