Facebook has revolutionized the way people (End-users) communicate with peers and close relatives, these users share personal information with Facebook. The platform, in turn, uses these users’ information to match them with other users who share similarities in information through algorithms. The primary focus of this paper is on the security implications of users sharing their personal information on Facebook.
Additionally, we will examine the recent data security breach on Facebook involving Cambridge analytical and its implication for Facebook and other data mining entities. The analysis will examine the loophole exploited by third-party apps to gain elevated access to users and sub-user data. We also want to establish if Facebook is taken appropriate steps to safeguard user information by following the federal trade commission guidelines in protecting user information
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Background
- Social Networking
- Information stored on Facebook
- How Facebook share user information
- Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
- Data Policy
- Analysis of Security Policies
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the security implications of Facebook users sharing personal information on the platform. The paper will investigate the recent data security breach involving Cambridge Analytica and its implications for Facebook and other data mining entities. The analysis will also examine the loopholes exploited by third-party apps to gain access to user data, and explore whether Facebook is taking adequate steps to safeguard user information.
- User Data Security on Facebook
- The Cambridge Analytica Data Breach
- Third-Party App Access to User Data
- Facebook's Security Policies
- Compliance with Federal Trade Commission Guidelines
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: The paper outlines the primary focus on the security implications of users sharing personal information on Facebook. It also examines the Cambridge Analytica data breach and its implications for Facebook and other data mining entities.
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of Facebook's history, growth, and user base. It highlights the platform's reliance on user data for targeted advertising and its decision to open its platform to third-party apps.
- Background: This chapter discusses Facebook's security policies, emphasizing its use of Hyper Preprocessor (PHP) for platform services and its evolution from central server storage to cloud storage.
- Social Networking: This chapter details the types of information stored by Facebook, including user profile data, activities, interests, and device information. It also explains how Facebook shares non-personally identifiable information with third parties.
- Statement of Rights and Responsibilities: This chapter discusses the Facebook Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, which outlines terms of service, user privacy rights, and restrictions on data collection.
- Data Policy: This chapter explains Facebook's data policy, which informs users about the types of information collected, including location, photos, browsing activity, network connections, and payment information. It also discusses the access that third-party applications have to user data.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this paper include Facebook security, user privacy, data breach, Cambridge Analytica, third-party app access, data mining, and federal trade commission guidelines.
- Quote paper
- Oluwagbenga Afolabi (Author), 2018, Facebook Security Breach. Security Risk Analysis and Recommendation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/426888
