Facebook halts insurer accessing user profiles

Facebook has halted plans for a British car insurer to be able to access young driver's profiles in order to set premiums...

The trial would have seen Admiral Insurance offer discounts to drivers who appeared low risk according to their likes and posts.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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