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Apr 2018
35m 38s

#5: “Don’t look for me on Facebook”

Amaeya Media
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We review the news that Cambridge Analytica used data collected via Facebook to potentially influence voter preferences. We also talk about what could this mean for users, whether it’s realistic to actually #deletefacebook, and things you should be aware of even if you feel you have nothing to hide. 
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