Facebook pushes for data portability legislation ahead of FTC hearing


Facebook developed its data portability tool as a member of the Data Transfer Project. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc on Aug 21 pushed for legislation that makes it easier for users to transfer photos and videos to a rival tech platform, in comments it sent to the US Federal Trade Commission ahead of a hearing on the topic on Sept 22.

Data portability – considered a potential remedy for large technology companies whose control of social media material makes it harder for smaller rivals to get started – has become a key part of the antitrust debate in the United States and Europe.

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