Facebook has been struggling to keep its data privacy woes at bay this week, between banning apps on its social media platform – and pulling its own app from Apple’s store.

Security executive Alex Stamos called on Facebook to change its strategy around data in an internal memo – and privacy experts agree.

Facebook is launching an investigation into whether Crimson Hexagon’s collection of public user data was a violation of its data policies.

An attacker can pick up the profile picture, username and the “likes” of unsuspecting visitors who find themselves landing on a malicious website.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg broke his silence on the Cambridge Analytica scandal that has unfolded this past week, acknowledging that “we made mistakes” and vowing to step up to the plate when it comes to data security.

Politians are calling for legal ramifications for Facebook on the heels of the data privacy scandal that rocked the social media giant this week.

Security experts are calling for a higher prioritization of data security in the wake of Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal.