Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed Wednesday his data was among the personal information exposed as part of the Cambridge Analytica data breach.
During questioning from Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., who represents Silicon Valley in Congress, the Facebook founder and chief was asked whether his “personal data” was sold to the “malicious third parties.”
“Yes,” Zuckerberg responded.
NEW: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his personal data was included in data sold to “malicious third parties.” https://t.co/p4DH3FoTJU pic.twitter.com/ZYcjqR9xu2
— ABC News (@ABC) April 11, 2018
The Facebook CEO is testifying for the second day on Capitol Hill about the social media company’s use of consumer data.
[9 key moments from Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on Capitol Hill]
The hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday arose after it was revealed the Facebook information of 87 million consumers was shared with Cambridge Analytica.
Cambridge Analytica worked on behalf of the Trump campaign and reportedly used the harvested information to influence voters ahead of the 2016 election.
