The Facebook Setting You Should Change as Quickly as Possible. Facebook changes its lobbying status in Washington. By Jon Swartz, USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — As lawmakers and regulators ponder sweeping changes to online privacy law, Facebook is working to shape its image on Capitol Hill and avert measures potentially damaging to its information-sharing business.
The world's largest social-networking site is increasing its Washington office, spending more on lobbying and meeting with lawmakers, congressional staff and privacy experts who question whether the company is adequately protecting the personal information of its 500 million users. Facebook lobbied to kill bill aimed at social media. By Jon Swartz, USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Just as it seeks to influence lawmaking in Washington, Facebook has moved into California's state capital to protect its interests.
And despite hiring its first lobbyist in Sacramento only seven months ago, Facebook already has flexed its muscle there. Facebook hires new public policy director from ACLU.