Despite concerns over data theft, Facebook to remain EC's social media partner

March 27, 2018 23:17

Despite a global outcry over the alleged misuse of millions of Facebook users' personal data, the Election Commission of India reiterated that the popular social networking website will continue to remain its social media partner during the assembly elections in Karnataka.

Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said, "Facebook would remain the poll panel's social media partner during the Karnataka assembly elections."

While acknowledging concerns over data theft, the CEC said that utilisation of social media cannot be stopped due to instances of "aberrations,"

He also said the social media cell of the EC would go into the issue of the app of politicians and political parties sharing user data without the users' consent.

Rawat further said that the cell will make its recommendations on the issue to the Commission which would then take a call.

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