CNET Executive Editor Ian Sherr discusses Facebook data mining scandal

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018
CNET Executive Editor Ian Sherr discusses Facebook data mining scandal
Facebook is facing criticism related to privacy issues following reports that a data mining firm that worked for the Trump campaign improperly retained data on tens of millions of users.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Facebook is facing criticism related to privacy issues following reports that a data mining firm that worked for the Trump campaign improperly retained data on tens of millions of users.

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CNET Executive Editor Ian Sherr spoke to ABC7 about what this new scandal means to the company.

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