Cookies everywhereFacebook gets some data on non-users from people on its network, such as when a user uploads email addresses of friends. The company said it does not use the data to target ads, except those inviting people to join Facebook. Gillmor said Facebook could build databases on non-users by combining web browsing history with uploaded contacts. The ACLU is pushing US lawmakers to enact broad privacy legislation including a requirement for consent prior to data collection. “If I’m not a Facebook user, I ought to have a right to know what data Facebook has about me,” Froomkin said.

Source: Mint April 15, 2018 11:48 UTC