She found the first indications that Cambridge Analytica might have used data processing methods that breached the Data Protection Act. Cambridge Analytica is now the subject of special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s probing of the company’s role in Donald Trump’s presidential election campaign. In all, the Guardian and Observer has spoken to seven individuals with knowledge of Cambridge Analytica and its campaign in Nigeria in early 2015. He set up Cambridge Analytica to work in America, with investment from US hedge fund billionaire Robert Mercer. A statement from SCL Elections said: “During an election campaign, it is normal for SCL Elections to meet with vendors seeking to provide services as a subcontractor.

Source: The Guardian March 21, 2018 18:59 UTC