Facebook has said it would require that of issue ads from outside parties, too, but it didn't provide details until Thursday, when the expanded requirements took effect.Such issue ads played prominently in Russia's efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. elections. While both education and immigration can be political issues, for example, ads for a university or an immigration lawyer would not be considered political. Facebook says it's starting with a list of 20 issues, including immigration and foreign policy, and will target ads "with the goal of either influencing public debate, promoting a ballot measure or electing a candidate. "Facebook has already said it would require anyone who wants to buy issue ads in the U.S. to confirm their identity and location. Violators will be banned from running political ads, the company says.

Source: Economic Times May 24, 2018 22:07 UTC