British Prime Minister Theresa May says allegations that Facebook users' data was improperly used by political campaigns are "very concerning." May says she expects Facebook and data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica to "comply fully" with British authorities investigating how personal information was obtained and used. Denham said the prime allegation against Cambridge Analytica is that it acquired personal data in an unauthorized way, adding that the data provisions act requires services like Facebook to have strong safeguards against misuse of data. Authorities in Britain and the United States are investigating the alleged improper use of Facebook data by Cambridge Analytica, a U.K.-based political research firm. Kogan said Cambridge Analytica approached him to gather Facebook data and provided the legal advice that this was "appropriate."

Source: CBC News March 21, 2018 13:58 UTC