Data Quote by Christopher Wylie
“Facebook knew in December 2015 that data had been harvested on Cambridge Analytica's behalf. It denied this until I came forward and produced the contract that SCL Elections, CA's parent company, signed with GSR, Dr. Aleksandr Kogan's company, for the work.”
About This Quote
Source Testimony: Congressional hearing, 2018
Facebook knew of data misuse in 2015 but hid it until whistleblower evidence forced disclosure.
In simple terms: Facebook concealed data harvesting until exposed.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and accountability.
Themes
privacy
corporate ethics
whistleblowing
Mood
cautious
urgent
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- social media campaigns
- political consulting
- regulatory audits
Key Concepts
data exploitation
political manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent future data abuse?
- How should companies be held liable for hidden practices?
A Different Perspective
Legal repercussions may be limited without enforcement.
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