Title

Facebook Clamps Down on Its Internal Message Boards

Summary

This piece examines Facebook’s choice to make specific internal discussion groups private, particularly those related to platform safety and election protection, in response to recent leaks, including those from whistleblower Frances Haugen. The decision has generated mixed opinions among employees, with some advocating for increased security while others fear it may impede transparency and collaboration within the company. The changes are viewed as a component of Facebook’s broader strategy to handle sensitive information and minimize the potential for the distortion of its work.

 

َAuthor

Mac, R.

Year

2021

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Fake information and Social media

Country

Global

Region

Global

Misinformation Combatting

Misinformation Source

Place Published

Publisher

Journal

DOI

URL

APA 7th End Text Citation

Mac, R. (2021, 13 Oct). Facebook Clamps Down on Its Internal Message Boards – The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/13/technology/facebook-workplace-transparency-leaks.html