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Facts: Facebook Deactivation vs Deletion

So the #deletefacebook campaign has been circulating over the internet, lets analyze the impact of deactivation and deletion of Facebook account and how to perform it. Tip : If you don't want to read this article fully, here is the direct link for account deletion :  https://www.facebook.com/help/delete_account Ok lets start, Firstly Deactivation. So as per FB, " Deactivating your account will disable your Profile and remove your name and photo from most things that you've shared on Facebook. Some information may still be visible to others, such as your name in their Friends list and messages that you've sent .". Also " Your Messenger account will remain active unless you deactivate it from the Messenger app. Using Messenger will not reactivate your Facebook account. Your profile picture will still be visible in your conversations and people will still be able to search for you by name to send you a message. You will continue to appear...

Cambridge Analytica and Information Technology Act of India: Why India needs a Stringent Data Privacy Law?

Last few days, the Cambridge Analytica scandal has been shaking different governments around the world. Also in the news that, CA/FB or its partners was allegedly involved in different elections in India actively. Let’s see how practical it is to punish CA/FB/or any other organization that violates the data privacy. Currently, data protection in India is governed by provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2008.So if the Cambridge Analytica scandal has been taken up to the court, the only way it can be dealt with is by using India's Information Technology Act. Here is what the India’s Union Minister’s response on the Cambridge Analytica Scandal. “Mr Mark Zuckerberg, you better note the observation of the IT Minister of India. We welcome the FB profile in India, but if any data theft of Indians is done through the collusion of Facebook's system, it shall not be tolerated. We have got stringent powers in the IT Act, and we shall use it, including to summon you in Indi...