2019 Facebook data breach

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:security
gptkbp:affected_entity gptkb:Facebook
gptkbp:aftermath increased scrutiny of tech companies
calls for stronger data protection laws
increased awareness of data privacy issues
gptkbp:caused_by misconfigured databases
gptkbp:consequences lawsuits against Facebook
gptkbp:data_breach_category cloud data breach
large-scale data breach
social media data breach
gptkbp:data_exposed_by third-party applications
publicly accessible databases
gptkbp:data_stored_on gptkb:Amazon_Web_Services
cloud servers
gptkbp:data_type user-generated content
social interactions
personal information
gptkbp:date gptkb:2019
gptkbp:discovered_by security researchers
gptkbp:events gptkb:2020_Facebook_data_breach
gptkbp:facebook's_response user notifications
improved data handling policies
increased security audits
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2019 Facebook data breach
gptkbp:impact user privacy concerns
gptkbp:investigates no evidence of malicious intent
recommendations for better security practices
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:CCPA
gptkb:GDPR
data protection regulations
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:number_of_records_exposed 540 million
gptkbp:public_perception demands for accountability
calls for regulation
distrust in Facebook
gptkbp:regulatory_consequences scrutiny from regulators
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Cambridge_Analytica_scandal
gptkbp:responds_to investigation by Facebook
public apology from Facebook
gptkbp:security inadequate access controls
lack of encryption
poor database management
gptkbp:security_measures_proposed increased transparency
enhanced data protection
better user consent protocols
gptkbp:type_of_data_exposed user comments
user passwords
user account information
user likes
gptkbp:user millions of users
gptkbp:user_reaction outrage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Facebook
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4