Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds

Published On Sep 19, 2024, 9:00 AM

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report indicating that major social media platforms, including Meta and YouTube, are engaged in extensive data collection practices, which they describe as 'vast surveillance.' The study, which took nearly four years to complete, found that these companies often fail to protect users' privacy, particularly minors. As a result of this data collection, the platforms have developed targeted advertising that profits from users' personal information. The report advocates for stronger federal privacy regulations and criticizes the failure of self-regulation among these tech giants.