The international grand committee on big data, privacy and democracy is meeting in Ottawa this week, examining the role of internet giants in safeguarding privacy and democratic rights. Zuckerberg and Sandberg were called to testify but did not appear. “As soon as they step foot — either Mr. Zuckerberg or Ms. Sandberg — into our country they will be served and expected to appear before our committee,” said Zimmer. Conservative MP Peter Kent said Zuckerberg and Sandberg were showing “extreme disrespect and disregard” in not responding to the committee’s summons. Balsillie also offered a thinly veiled criticism of Zuckerberg and Sandberg for not responding to the committee’s summons to testify.

Source: National Post May 28, 2019 13:14 UTC