The F.T.C. placed new conditions on Facebook for privacy violations, but did not restrict the social network’s ability to gather and use people’s personal information. Source: NYT > Business – Mike Isaac
When Online Procrastination Is Your Job
There’s a reason that logging off is very important to Amanda Hess, a critic-at-large who covers the internet and the culture it creates. Source: NYT > Business – Amanda Hess
FaceApp Lets You ‘Age’ a Photo by Decades. Does It Also Violate Your Privacy?
Some security concerns raised about the app at the center of a popular social media trend are exaggerated, but experts say the developer should be more transparent. Source: NYT > Business – Niraj Chokshi
When ‘Good Stories’ Happen for Bad Reasons
We take comfort in news about viral acts of kindness toward the sick, the poor and others in need, experts say, but there’s a catch. Source: NYT > Business – Jacey Fortin
DealBook Briefing: Big Tech’s Tough Day in D.C.
Lawmakers had strong questions and criticism for tech giants yesterday during three hearings on Capitol Hill. Here’s what happened. Source: NYT > Business –
Senators Grill Facebook Executive on Company’s Cryptocurrency Plans
Members of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday raised broad concerns about its Libra effort, which the company introduced last month. Source: NYT > Business – Mike Isaac and Nathaniel Popper