(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s what you need to know:Data sharing goes from feature to bug• More than a decade ago, Facebook opened itself to the world, inviting developers to build apps and programs on top of the social network’s platform. Millions of third-party apps have been created since then, and the consequences of Facebook’s loose approach to the collection of user data are becoming clear, our tech columnist writes. As Facebook grapples with questions about its role in the spread of disinformation, the company’s chief information security officer is said to be leaving. The executive, Alex Stamos, had pushed for more transparency but met resistance from other senior leaders, according to current and former employees.

Source: New York Times March 20, 2018 09:38 UTC