The brouhaha about personal data from Facebook being harvested by organisations like Cambridge Analytica shows the power of social media. The brouhaha about personal data from Facebook being harvested by organisations like Cambridge Analytica shows the power of social media. A simple search of the internet when I entered the words "Facebook Twitter which is better?" With such personal information readily available why should anybody be surprised that use was made of this asset to influence voters? Elections and advertising aside, there are many prying eyes who on a daily basis might want information about individuals.

Source: Irish Independent March 27, 2018 01:30 UTC