U.K. to Order Facebook, Google to Redo Data Policies, Times Says
- Government minister says tech giants should simplify terms
- Measure comes as Facebook faces scrutiny over data practices
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The U.K. government will direct Facebook Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Twitter Inc. and other tech companies to simplify their data management policies for consumers after disclosures about recent breaches, the Sunday Times reported.
Matt Hancock, the U.K. digital, culture and media secretary, told the newspaper that the digital powerhouses were failing to provide users with clear and concise terms and conditions for how personal data is used. His goal is to get the information onto one page.