The attached case study titled ‘Facebook Confronts a Crisis of Trust’ contains information about Facebook and its issues related to privacy and trust.
Please read through the entire case study and answer the following questions.
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1- After reading the details about Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, do you believe Facebook was at fault? why or why not? (Write 3-4 paragraphs where each paragraph is at least five sentences)
2- Using the information presented in Exhibit 2, as a manager, do you believe it’s ethical or unethical to use Facebook to find and target prospective customers? and why? (Write 3-4 paragraphs where each paragraph is at least five sentences)
3- Do you think it is a good practice to implement a regulation like GDPR in the U.S? and why? (Write 3-4 paragraphs where each paragraph is at least five sentences)
4- Considering privacy related issues with Facebook, do a research about how Facebook has improved its data privacy since the incident. Write about the changes implemented by Facebook. Finally, write your opinion about the current state of data privacy at Facebook as of 2020.
Sample Solution
- After reading the details about Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, I believe that Facebook was at fault. Facebook collected data from millions of users without their knowledge or consent, and then allowed this data to be sold to third-party companies like Cambridge Analytica. Facebook failed to properly protect its users’ data and did not take action when it became aware of the unauthorized use of user data. Facebook also failed to disclose the extent of the data breach to its users and the public, which further eroded trust in the company.
Facebook’s business model relies on collecting and monetizing user data, and it is understandable that they would want to do everything possible to maintain access to this data. However, the company’s actions demonstrate a lack of respect for user privacy and an unwillingnessSample Solution
