Health IT Security May 3, 2019
Jessica Davis

In response to reports that accused the social media platform of exposing health data and misleading users, Facebook unveiled a new health support group feature to bolster user privacy.

Social media giant Facebook is attempting to right the ship when it comes to how it handles sensitive data with its launch of a new health support tool designed to help users find the right groups to address their health needs and concerns.

Unveiled at Facebook’s annual F8 conference, founder Mark Zuckerberg opened the event with a keynote centered around privacy and how the company intends to make a “fundamental shift in how we build products and run our company.”

“Different communities have different needs, so we’re introducing new features for...

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