Facebook faces criminal investigation over controversial data sharing deals
The investigation reportedly stems from partnerships Facebook formed with more than 100 other companies, such as Microsoft, Netflix, and Spotify. Those deals, which were previously examined by the NYT, allowed companies to access Facebook features from their own services. For example, Yahoo's email service could access your friend list to help you find people you know. Read more... More about Tech, Facebook, Social Media Companies, Tech, and Social Media Companies