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Post by 4LifeAndLiberty on Oct 25, 2011 9:23:50 GMT -5
Facebook is being sued by an increasing number of users over allegations that the world's largest social network is in violation of federal wiretapping laws within the United States. The allegations, as reported on ZDNet, suggest that Facebook uses cookies to track users even after they have logged out of the service. Lawsuits have been filed in the American states of Kansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Louisiana. The Mississippi lawsuit, which seeks class action lawsuit status, was filed last week by Brooke Rutledge, on behalf of millions of Facebook users. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook has breached its contract with users, trespassing, invasion of privacy, and unjust enrichment. Former Louisiana Attorney General Richard Ieyoub has also filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Facebook user Janet Seamon. .... MORE HERE: www.neowin.net/news/lawsuits-filed-against-facebook-for-violating-federal-law
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