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2019
Facebook announced the rollout of Facebook Pay
Facebook announced that it would roll out the Pay transfer and payment tool on Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp during the week; the source describes a planned rollout, not a completed launch.
2019
Facebook makes iOS app camera fixes available
After users reported that Facebook’s iOS app appeared to activate the camera in the background without their knowledge in at least two situations, Facebook’s updated app with fixes became available for download on the App Store.
2019
Facebook defends its political-ad policy in UK controversy
Facebook said that an edited video shared by the UK Conservative Party would not violate its rules if run as a paid political ad, and defended exempting ads from political parties and candidates from its fact-checking rules. The article also reports criticism of the policy.
2019
California files suit against Facebook over investigation cooperation
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed suit against Facebook in the California Supreme Court, accusing it of obstructing an investigation and refusing to provide requested documents, including emails from Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook said it had cooperated extensively and provided thousands of pages of responses and hundreds of thousands of documents.
2019
Facebook discloses partner access to group member information
Facebook disclosed that some apps had retained access to group member information longer than intended. It said it had removed their access and would ask partners to delete retained data and conduct audits to confirm deletion. Facebook said it had seen no evidence of abuse.
2019
Facebook unveils new corporate logo
Facebook unveiled a new corporate logo distinct from the Facebook social-networking app brand, saying the updated branding would identify the company behind its family of products and services.
2019
Facebook unveils new company logo
Facebook unveiled a new company logo distinct from the Facebook app’s branding, saying the update was intended to make clearer which products come from Facebook.
2019
Facebook sues OnlineNIC over allegedly deceptive domains
Facebook said it filed suit in California against domain registrar OnlineNIC and its proxy service ID Shield, alleging that domains registered through the service impersonated Facebook and were used for malicious activity. Facebook sought an injunction and damages.
2019
Facebook agrees to pay compensation over Cambridge Analytica data leak
Facebook agreed to pay £500,000 in compensation in connection with the Cambridge Analytica data leak. The article also reports that Facebook had admitted that user information was improperly obtained in 2016.
2019
Facebook sued over alleged discrimination in financial-services ads
Facebook was sued in San Francisco federal court over allegations that its tailored financial-services advertising discriminated against older and female users. The suit alleges that Facebook helped financial-services companies target users based on age and gender. Facebook said it was reviewing the complaint and stated that its policies prohibit discrimination.
2019
Facebook removes Russian disinformation accounts targeting African countries
Facebook removed misleading accounts, pages and groups originating in Russia that targeted users in African countries. Facebook said the campaigns attempted to conceal the identities of those behind them and were coordinated.
2019
Susan Desmond-Hellman steps down from Facebook board
Facebook announced that Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellman was stepping down from its board of directors. Facebook said her decision was based on personal reasons and was not due to disagreement with the company.
2019
Facebook settles UK data-use investigation
Facebook reached a settlement with the UK Information Commissioner's Office over its investigation into Facebook's misuse of personal data in political campaigning, agreeing to pay £500,000.
2019
Facebook reports third-quarter 2019 results
Facebook reported third-quarter 2019 revenue of $17.65 billion and net profit of $6.09 billion. Revenue was up 29% and net profit was up 19% compared with the same period a year earlier.
2019
Facebook launches Preventive Health
Facebook launched Preventive Health, a tool that prompts users to get regular checkups and connects them to service providers. Its initial focus is heart disease, cancer and flu.
2019
Facebook sues NSO Group over alleged WhatsApp hack
Facebook sued NSO Group, alleging that the Israeli cyber surveillance firm hacked WhatsApp users earlier in 2019. Facebook sought to bar NSO from accessing or attempting to access WhatsApp and Facebook services and sought unspecified damages.
2019
Facebook sues NSO Group over alleged WhatsApp user hacking
Facebook filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, alleging that NSO was involved in hacking WhatsApp users. The complaint alleges that accounts were used to send malicious code to targeted devices in April and May 2019; WhatsApp said it warned the 1,400 affected users.
2019
WhatsApp sues NSO over alleged phone hacking
WhatsApp sued NSO in federal court in San Francisco, accusing the surveillance firm of helping government spies hack users' phones. NSO denied the allegations.
2019
Facebook sues web hosts over alleged trademark infringement
Facebook filed a lawsuit against OnlineNIC and ID Shield in the US District Court of the Northern District of California, accusing them of trademark infringement and cybersquatting over websites that allegedly targeted Facebook and its users.
2019
Facebook begins testing Facebook News in the United States
Facebook began testing Facebook News in the United States. The service features general, topical, diverse and local news within the Facebook app.