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2020
Zoom updates iOS app to remove code sending data to Facebook
Zoom updated its iOS app on Friday to remove code that sent user and device data to Facebook. The article reports that the app had sent information such as users’ time zone, city and device details; Zoom said the collected data did not include personal user information. Zoom said it was reviewing its processes and apologized for the concern caused.
2020
Facebook reported as poised to acquire a stake in Reliance Jio
A report said Facebook was poised to sign a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire a 10% stake in Indian mobile operator Reliance Jio; the transaction could be delayed because of India's coronavirus-related lockdown. The deal was not reported as completed.
2020
Facebook appoints Robert M. Kimmitt as lead independent director
Facebook announced that Robert M. Kimmitt had been appointed to its board as lead independent director, effective immediately.
2020
Facebook launches coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger
Facebook launched a coronavirus Community Hub on Messenger offering tips, authoritative information, and resources to help people stay connected and informed.
2020
Jeffrey D. Zients to leave Facebook's board
Facebook announced that Jeffrey D. Zients would not stand for re-election to its board at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and would continue as a director until that meeting.
2020
Tech companies partner with WHO on COVID-19 hackathon
The WHO partnered with Microsoft, Facebook and other tech companies on a global hackathon addressing challenges related to COVID-19; the companies would share resources to support participants.
2020
Metallica announces weekly virtual concert series
Metallica announced a plan to broadcast archived concerts weekly on Metallica Mondays, with future shows on its YouTube and Facebook pages. The article states the series was intended to raise money for its charitable foundation, All Within My Hands.
2020
WeChat and Facebook join global COVID-19 developer initiative
With support from the World Health Organization, WeChat and Facebook joined other technology platforms in launching a global developer initiative, inviting developers to submit technology solutions to help address the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
Facebook sets aside funds to help small businesses affected by coronavirus
Facebook set aside £84 million to help small businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
2020
WHO partners with WhatsApp and Facebook on COVID-19 information
The World Health Organization partnered with WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook to provide users with accurate information about COVID-19.
2020
Nigerian court orders Facebook to pay damages in trademark case
A federal High Court in Lagos ordered Facebook Incorporated and Facebook Ireland Limited to pay N10 million in damages to Nigerian firm Double Paws Enterprise for unlawfully interfering with its trademark use, and issued a perpetual injunction against further interference. Facebook's defendants alleged that the plaintiff's account had been blocked because of contractual breaches.
2020
Facebook donated its emergency mask reserve
Facebook said it donated its emergency reserve of 720,000 face masks to aid the response to the coronavirus pandemic; it did not specify the recipients.
2020
Facebook announces COVID-19 Information Centre
Facebook announced that it would add a coronavirus Information Centre to the top of users’ News Feeds, with an initial rollout planned for the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, and Germany over the following 24 hours.
2020
Facebook unveils small-business grant funding
Facebook unveiled a multi-million-dollar funding pot to help small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
2020
Facebook faces backlash over coronavirus posts flagged as spam
Users complained that Facebook had flagged COVID-19-related posts as spam. Facebook vice president Guy Rosen said the error was caused by a bug in the anti-spam system; he later said the incorrectly removed posts had been restored.
2020
Facebook content moderators file class-action lawsuit
More than 3,000 U.S. employees who worked as Facebook content moderators through Cognizant filed a class-action lawsuit naming Facebook and Cognizant as defendants. The plaintiffs allege that reviewing harmful content caused psychological trauma and PTSD, and seek $5 million in compensation.
2020
Facebook establishes a global COVID-19 response fund with UN Foundation and WHO
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company had established a fund with the UN Foundation and the World Health Organization to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. The source says anyone could donate.
2020
USA TODAY joins Facebook fact-checking program
USA TODAY announced that it was joining Facebook’s Third-Party Fact-Checking Program as a U.S. partner. The program partners review, rate and verify news content on Facebook and Instagram.
2020
Facebook announces acquisition of Sanzaru Games
Facebook announced that it had acquired Sanzaru Games, which will make virtual reality games for Oculus VR platforms.
2020
Facebook partners with UNDP on youth innovation in Sri Lanka
Facebook partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to support youth social innovation in Sri Lanka through the HackaDev program in 2019/2020. Facebook also supported UNDP’s National Youth Dialogue on Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, held on February 26; the article does not specify the year of that event.