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(1) Facebook announced that the personal data of 87 million users had been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica, a British political consultancy. (2) This privacy scandal relates to Heidegger's notion of how modern technology challenges forth by revealing concerns about Facebook users' privacy and human rights. (3) Facebook users felt their experiences were framed by the platform since their personal information was shared without permission.

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Sts - Week 7

(1) Facebook announced that the personal data of 87 million users had been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica, a British political consultancy. (2) This privacy scandal relates to Heidegger's notion of how modern technology challenges forth by revealing concerns about Facebook users' privacy and human rights. (3) Facebook users felt their experiences were framed by the platform since their personal information was shared without permission.

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Read the article by Agence France-Presse (2018, April 5):

Facebook says 87 million may be affected by data privacy scandal.

After reading, discuss, in 100-150 words, your learning insights following these guide
Questions:

1. What is this data privacy scandal all about?

For what I've discovered all about this data privacy scandal. The personal data of 87
million people was improperly shared to the British political consultancy Cambridge
Analytica.

2. How does this Facebook privacy scandal relate to Heidegger’s notion of revealing of
modern technology as challenging forth?

The Facebook scandal is linked to Heidegger's notion that it challenges modern


technology because the mis-sharing of personal data by Facebook by 87 million users
gave rise to concerns about Facebook users' privacy and human rights.

3. How are Facebook users ‘enframed’ in this particular data privacy scandal?

Facebook users were terrified after their personal information was made public. As a
result of this problem, they are more cautious about the information they provide to the
aforementioned platform.

4. How can the Heideggerian notion of ‘questioning’ guide Facebook users


toward a beneficial use of social media?

By challenging the technology itself, Facebook users can use the Heideggerian
questioning concept as a guide to the true purpose of social media. They start to ponder
what the true essence of technology is. They could then assess what the original goal
was for their benefits and drawbacks. With the Heideggerian questioning notion, users
can assess whether or not their use of technology is ethical or for a good cause.

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