Colombia tells Facebook to boost security for users’ data

(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 10, 2019 the Facebook logo is seen on a phone in this photo illustration in Washington, DC. - Facebook said on February 12, 2020 it purged dozens of accounts linked to Russian military intelligence in the latest effort to root out manipulation and disinformation of the huge social network. Other accounts originating in Iran, Vietnam and Myanmar were also blocked on Facebook and Instagram for "engaging in foreign or government interference," Facebook head of security policy Nathaniel Gleicher said. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

BOGOTA: Colombia on Feb 17 issued an ultimatum to Facebook, telling the Silicon Valley-based tech giant it must strengthen its security measures to better protect users' personal data in the Andean country.

Facebook has until June 14 to implement useful and effective new security measures to prevent unauthorised or fraudulent use of personal data, the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce said in a statement.