Beacon backlash continues: Class action lawsuit filed gainst Facebook
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Facebook and other sites for their participation in Facebook’s Beacon program.
The controversial program, which turned into a publicity disaster that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg apologized for, alerted a user’s friends about their activity on other sites, for example buying movie tickets on Fandago. Beacon sparked an outcry from Facebook users, who saw it as a violation of privacy and complained that it was difficult to opt out.
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Comcast acquires Fandango, the online movie ticket company
Comcast has agreed to acquire Fandango, the LA, Calif. online movie ticket company.
The deal amount was undisclosed.
Fandango raised around $61 million in funding from investors including Accretive Technology Partners, Cinemark, General Atlantic, Lowes and Technology Crossover Ventures.
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