Germany's Federal Cartel Office is investigating whether Facebook uses overly complicated language to encourage users to give the company personal information. Facebook exploits users' fear of social isolation to gain access to their browsing history, alleged Andreas Mundt, a German lawyer. The investigation may result in Facebook having to make technical changes to its platform but the regulator has ruled out a financial penalty.
Germany's Federal Cartel Office is investigating whether Facebook uses overly complicated language to encourage users to give the company personal information. Facebook exploits users' fear of social isolation to gain access to their browsing history, alleged Frederik Wiemer, a German lawyer. The investigation may result in Facebook having to make technical changes to its platform but the regulator has ruled out a financial penalty.