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Does Gen Z Use Facebook? October 2023 Data

Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2023

There is a prevailing notion that young people don’t use Facebook, with Gen Z shifting their focus towards other social media platforms. Some even argue that advertising on Facebook for this demographic is a futile endeavor. How Much Does Gen Z Use Facebook? By comparison, about 50% of Gen Z reports daily usage of TikTok.

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Subscription vs. Ad Data Prompt

Jon Loomer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It’s happening… Facebook users in the EU are starting to get this prompt. Use Facebook and Instagram for free, but you will see ads and your data will be used for ad targeting. Pay to subscribe for an ad-free Facebook or Instagram and your data won’t be used. To put simply, you have two options: 1.

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Facebook Takes Legal Action Against Data Scrapers in Latest Enforcement Effort

Social Media Today

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Facebook is taking two companies to court over data scraping, which saw them extract data on Facebook users for digital intelligence tools.

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Facebook Rolls Out Data Use Check-Up to Ensure Developers Adhere to Data Usage Guidelines

Social Media Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Facebook is rolling out its Data Usage Check Up Tool to all developers using its API in order to reduce data misuse.

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Meta Releases New Facebook Graph and Marketing API Updates, Including New Data Access Provisions

Social Media Today

MAY 26, 2022

Meta's rolling out some new updates for its API, which relates to how third-party platforms access Facebook data.

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2020: The Year Data Saved The World

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 24, 2020

I think it will be as The Year Data Saved The World. So, while 2020 will certainly be The Year COVID-19 Changed The World, I think it will also be The Year Data Saved The World. Using data to solve a problem. How you think 2020 will be remembered? Image: HCFM Communicate via Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA 4.0. Think about it.

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Facebook Ordered to Stop Sending European User Data to the US

Social Media Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

According to a new report, Facebook has been ordered to stop sharing European user data with the US due to concerns over international surveillance operations.

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Facebook Launches Next Stage of Campaign Against Apple's Upcoming Data Tracking Changes

Social Media Today

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Facebook has re-upped its push against Apple's coming changes to in-app data tracking, which will make all data gathering opt-in.

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Facebook Looks to Provide More Data Transparency with Revamped 'Access Your Information' Tool

Social Media Today

JANUARY 12, 2021

Facebook has revamped its personal data access tool to make it easier for users to find out what data Facebook's tracking

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Data Hacks at Facebook and LinkedIn Spark Concerns Among Users

Social Media Today

APRIL 8, 2021

Both Facebook and LinkedIn are dealing with reports of new data breaches - but is it actually new data?

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Facebook Updates iOS 14.5 Prompt to Encourage Users to Keep Data Tracking On

Social Media Today

MAY 3, 2021

Facebook has added a new element to its iOS 14.5 prompts, which employ a form of scare tactic to encourage users not to switch off data tracking.

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Facebook Outlines Evolving Privacy Tools on Data Privacy Day

Social Media Today

JANUARY 29, 2020

Facebook has outlined its evolving data privacy tools on Data Privacy Day, including its off-platform activity listing and improved log-in alerts.

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Facebook Threatens to Leave Europe Due to Proposed New Data-Sharing Regulations

Social Media Today

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Facebook has hit back at a proposed new regulation which would limit the sharing of European user data with the US-based company.

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Meta Loses Data Scraping Case, Highlighting the Need For Clarified Regulation in a Social Media Context

Social Media Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

Meta had sought to stop a business from scraping publicly available Facebook and IG user data.

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Facebook Tests New Prompts to Encourage Users to Allow Data Tracking as IDFA Changes Loom

Social Media Today

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Facebook is looking to provide more context on data tracking a means to negate the expected impacts of a coming change in iOS.

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Facebook Outlines Impacts of Apple's Data Tracking Update, Provides Tips on How Brands Can Improve Ad Performance

Social Media Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The new overview outlines the performance impacts Facebook's seeing, and how advertisers can mitigate data loss.

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Facebook Announces New, Annual App Check-Up Process to Detect Potential Data Misuse

Social Media Today

APRIL 11, 2020

Facebook is instituting annual reviews of how apps are using its data, in order to stop another Cambridge Analytica.

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Facebook Adds New Controls and Data Transparency Tools in Messenger Kids

Social Media Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Facebook has rolled out a new set of updates for Messenger Kids which are designed to give parents more control and transparency over their child's activity and data.

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Facebook Looks top Provide More Data Transparency with Revamped 'Access Your Information' Tool

Social Media Today

JANUARY 12, 2021

Facebook has revamped its personal data access tool to make it easier for users to find out what data Facebook's tracking

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Digital Medical Companies Funnel Patient Data To Facebook For Advertising

Forbes Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2022

Digital health companies are funneling sensitive data that patients have shared with them to Facebook to help target advertisements, according to a new study.

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Facebook Experiments with Removing Data on Individual Stories Viewers

Social Media Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The test sees Facebook removing insight on who's viewed your Facebook Story unless they leave a Reaction or comment.

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Facebook's Removing a Range of Location Tracking Tools as Data Regulations Continue to Evolve

Social Media Today

MAY 6, 2022

Why is Facebook removing these data tracking tools? It could be in line with evolving regulations.

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Facebook Adds New 'Limited Data Use' Setting to Help Businesses Comply with CCPA

Social Media Today

JUNE 23, 2020

Facebook is rolling out a new tool to help businesses comply with California's data-protective Consumer Privacy Act.

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Facebook Provides More Data Controls with Update to 'Transfer Your Information' Tool

Social Media Today

AUGUST 9, 2021

The update will provide more capacity to download and re-use your Facebook data.

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Facebook Removes Rooms from Groups

Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Facebook is removing Rooms from Groups. We received the following message when starting a Room in my private Facebook group: “Rooms in groups will be removed on November 16. Following 30 days of no activity in a group room, any data you have related to the room will be deleted.” Does this impact your group?

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[Answered] How Do I Download My Facebook Data After The Cambridge Analytica Hack?

SocMed Sean

MARCH 26, 2018

As I discussed in my last post, there is a lot of fervor right now about the security of Facebook data. Some folks are threatening to quit Facebook completely, while other (myself included) are just working to remind people that on Facebook, we are the product. Requesting Your Facebook Data File.

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New Data Transfer Agreement Will Ensure That Facebook and Instagram Remain Operational in Europe

Social Media Today

MARCH 25, 2022

After reports that Meta may be forced to leave the EU, a new agreement in principle has been reached to secure transatlantic data flows.

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Facebook Adds New Volunteer Features for Earth Day, Shares New Data on Climate Change Awareness

Social Media Today

APRIL 15, 2021

Facebook has added some new volunteer features for Earth Day, and published new data on climate change awareness.

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Facebook Shares New Insights into its Evolving Data Privacy and Protection Efforts

Social Media Today

APRIL 19, 2021

Facebook has shared a new overview of its evolving data privacy and protection efforts.

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Meta Loses Data Scraping Case, Highlighting the Need For Clarified Regulation in a Social Media Context

Social Media Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

Meta had sought to stop a business from scraping publicly available Facebook and IG user data.

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Facebook Updates 'Download Your Data' Tool With More Insight Into How it Uses Your Information

Social Media Today

MARCH 30, 2020

Facebook will provide more transparency over how it uses your on-platform data with new sections added to its 'Download Your Data' tool.

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Facebook Under Investigation For Massive Data Leak

Forbes Social Media

APRIL 15, 2021

The Irish Data Protection Commission has launched an investigation into the massive leak of Facebook user data online.

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Facebook Expands Data Set for Research Into the Spread of Misinformation and Its Impacts

Social Media Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Facebook will provide a new collection of anonymized data to enable academic researchers to study the impacts of fake news and misinformation on its platform.

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Tip: Facebook Ads Reporting Window

Jon Loomer

JANUARY 25, 2022

One of the biggest complaints during the past year since Facebook implemented changes related to iOS 14 updates is a drop in reporting. While it may not be accurately represented, Facebook is reporting fewer conversions. I have a simple tip for you that may help, and it’s related to the Facebook ads reporting window.

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Where Are Facebook Conversion Events Firing?

Jon Loomer

JANUARY 9, 2023

You can easily view where Facebook conversion events are firing by domain and URL. To find this information, go to your pixel under Data Sources within your Events Manager. Your Event Overview will look something like this… Click the dropdown that defaults to “Data Source.” Some examples… 1.

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Hackers are Looking to Sell Private Facebook Information, Another Facebook Data Issue

Social Media Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

A hacker group claims to have data from over 120 million Facebook accounts, including private messages and personal information.

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Facebook Launches New 'Privacy Center' to Facilitate More Control Over Privacy and Data-Sharing Options

Social Media Today

JANUARY 7, 2022

The new Privacy Center will provide more oversight and control over your various data tracking options.

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The How, Why and What Next of Facebook's Latest Data Breach

Social Media Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Facebook has suffered another major data breach - here's an overview of what happened, what's impacted and what it may mean for Facebook moving forward.

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Facebook Launches New Privacy and Data Hub to Help Businesses Understand its Policies

Social Media Today

JANUARY 29, 2019

To mark Data Privacy Day, Facebook has launched a new website which provides easy access to its data usage policies, and notes on how to protect people's information.

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Facebook Provides Advice for Page Managers Following Data Breach

Social Media Today

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Following a major data breach, Facebook has advised Page managers to take extra precautions to protect their security.

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What an Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram Subscription Could Mean to Advertising

Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

According to a report from the New York Times , Meta is considering an ad-free subscription option for both Facebook and Instagram in the European Union. This law aims to give users more control over their data, which could further restrict Meta from collecting it for advertising and other purposes. It would also disrupt advertisers.

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Compare Attribution Settings Returns to Facebook Ads Manager

Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 24, 2022

After about a year-and-a-half on hiatus, the “Compare Attribution” feature has returned to Facebook Ads Manager. “Attribution” is how Facebook gives credit to an ad for conversions. This setting impacts two things: How Facebook optimizes ad distribution. How Facebook reports conversions.

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Facebook Discovers Yet Another Data Access Bug, Exposing User Content

Social Media Today

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Facebook has reported yet another data concern, this time relating to user photos which could have been accessed by app developers.

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Facebook Clarifies Terms of Service Wording Around IP Rights and Data Usage

Social Media Today

JUNE 28, 2019

Facebook has updated its terms of service to better clarify how your personal data is used, and what your ownership rights are in regards to uploaded content.

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Does Gen Z Use Facebook? October 2023 Data

Subscription vs. Ad Data Prompt

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Facebook Takes Legal Action Against Data Scrapers in Latest Enforcement Effort

Facebook Rolls Out Data Use Check-Up to Ensure Developers Adhere to Data Usage Guidelines

Meta Releases New Facebook Graph and Marketing API Updates, Including New Data Access Provisions

2020: The Year Data Saved The World

Facebook Ordered to Stop Sending European User Data to the US

Facebook Launches Next Stage of Campaign Against Apple's Upcoming Data Tracking Changes

Facebook Looks to Provide More Data Transparency with Revamped 'Access Your Information' Tool

Data Hacks at Facebook and LinkedIn Spark Concerns Among Users

Facebook Updates iOS 14.5 Prompt to Encourage Users to Keep Data Tracking On

Facebook Outlines Evolving Privacy Tools on Data Privacy Day

Facebook Threatens to Leave Europe Due to Proposed New Data-Sharing Regulations

Meta Loses Data Scraping Case, Highlighting the Need For Clarified Regulation in a Social Media Context

Facebook Tests New Prompts to Encourage Users to Allow Data Tracking as IDFA Changes Loom

Facebook Outlines Impacts of Apple's Data Tracking Update, Provides Tips on How Brands Can Improve Ad Performance

Facebook Announces New, Annual App Check-Up Process to Detect Potential Data Misuse

Facebook Adds New Controls and Data Transparency Tools in Messenger Kids

Facebook Looks top Provide More Data Transparency with Revamped 'Access Your Information' Tool

Digital Medical Companies Funnel Patient Data To Facebook For Advertising

Facebook Experiments with Removing Data on Individual Stories Viewers

Facebook's Removing a Range of Location Tracking Tools as Data Regulations Continue to Evolve

Facebook Adds New 'Limited Data Use' Setting to Help Businesses Comply with CCPA

Facebook Provides More Data Controls with Update to 'Transfer Your Information' Tool

Facebook Removes Rooms from Groups

[Answered] How Do I Download My Facebook Data After The Cambridge Analytica Hack?

New Data Transfer Agreement Will Ensure That Facebook and Instagram Remain Operational in Europe

Facebook Adds New Volunteer Features for Earth Day, Shares New Data on Climate Change Awareness

Facebook Shares New Insights into its Evolving Data Privacy and Protection Efforts

Meta Loses Data Scraping Case, Highlighting the Need For Clarified Regulation in a Social Media Context

Facebook Updates 'Download Your Data' Tool With More Insight Into How it Uses Your Information

Facebook Under Investigation For Massive Data Leak

Facebook Expands Data Set for Research Into the Spread of Misinformation and Its Impacts

Tip: Facebook Ads Reporting Window

Where Are Facebook Conversion Events Firing?

Hackers are Looking to Sell Private Facebook Information, Another Facebook Data Issue

Facebook Launches New 'Privacy Center' to Facilitate More Control Over Privacy and Data-Sharing Options

The How, Why and What Next of Facebook's Latest Data Breach

Facebook Launches New Privacy and Data Hub to Help Businesses Understand its Policies

Facebook Provides Advice for Page Managers Following Data Breach

What an Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram Subscription Could Mean to Advertising

Compare Attribution Settings Returns to Facebook Ads Manager

Facebook Discovers Yet Another Data Access Bug, Exposing User Content

Facebook Clarifies Terms of Service Wording Around IP Rights and Data Usage

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