Facebook data policy “breaks European law”

Changes Facebook has made to its data policy break European law, according to the Belgian privacy watchdog.

In a new report, academics say the social network relies too heavily on opt-outs to signify consent.

Our technology reporter Rebecca Bowring has more.

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