This is not the first time Facebook has found itself under the scanner for allegedly accessing user information.

In Q1 2018, Facebook also led the social network phishing category, followed by VK — a Russian online social networking service.

Russia has said it would block access to Facebook unless the social network complies with legislation.

Facebook on the eve of US congressional hearings pledged that it wil increase transparency about its role in political advertising.

MoEngage has launched a solution designed to help businesses communicate relevant products from their catalogue.

As security is the prime aspect of the social network, the company has beefed up its security measures to make users account more secure.

Possible demands could include payment for the data users supply to the companies.

Facebook is unlikely to compensate European users whose data was improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica.

After a review by safety team, the image will be stored with a unique fingerprint on FB.

Raising objections, experts say face of victim is enough to detect violations.