Facebook to hire 1,000 more people in Ireland in 2019
The jobs will be across a number of areas.
Unequivocal devotion to social media was shortsighted, proving that hindsight is always 20/20
‘We have given so much of ourselves.’
Advertising watchdog should be 'beefed up' so it can monitor online political ads
The minister said the ASAI should have statutory powers extended to it so it can take over monitoring the standards of political ads.
Leo Varadkar has watched the Roscommon eviction video, but says it doesn't give a 'full understanding' of events
The incident caught on video shows a property being repossessed by private security personnel.
Facebook says it no longer lets companies like Netflix, Spotify read users' private messages
Facebook said the partnerships did allow features like “messaging integrations” but nearly all have been shut down over the past few months.
Washington D.C. sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The suit alleges that Facebook misled users about the security of their data.
Facebook bug may have exposed millions of user photos
The bug might have affected 6.8 million users over a 12-day period through third-party applications.
Tech giants are turning Dublin into one of Europe’s hottest property markets
A PwC report has ranked the capital as a top city for real estate investment and development.
The features of online hate speech in Ireland and why it's often not flagged
A DCU report said that there were two types of people who posted hate speech: those “versed” in it and those who just reproduce it.
Man (50) who threatened to put intimate images of ex-girlfriend on Facebook avoids jail
John Lyons said his ex owed him €5,000 from money he claimed he spent on her during their relationship.
Departing Facebook communications chief takes blame for PR firm controversy
Elliot Schrage taking the hit for the controversy is seen by some as convenient, since he previously said he was leaving the company.
Major Facebook outage as users experience problems loading social media site
Users have been experiencing problems all morning.
Social media ad regulations should be drawn up for future referendums, Commission says
The Referendum Commission says new regulations should be drawn up by government.
Alcohol ads with pro-drinking comments on Facebook 'boost desire to drink'
A new study has unearthed the power of alcohol ads online.
Facebook is moving into AIB's Ballsbridge HQ and could bring 5,000 more jobs
The tech giant has had its international headquarters in Ireland since 2009.
Poll: Should Ireland follow the UK in introducing a 'Google tax'?
The measure was announced in the UK’s Budget yesterday but, with many tech giants located here, should Ireland do the same?
'Could do better': Criticism over funding as Facebook launches new countrywide anti-bullying project
Facebook and DCU have launched a new anti-bullying training programme for secondary schools.
Irish data watchdog told only small amount of EU accounts affected in Facebook data breach
On Friday, Facebook reported that up to 50 million accounts were breached in a security flaw.
Facebook management to be called before Oireachtas Committee over 'alarming' security breach
Yesterday it emerged that up to 50 million accounts were affected this week after a flaw on the social network was exploited by hackers.
Facebook says that up to 50 million of its accounts have been breached
The social media giant says the breach is something that is “incredibly important”.
Facebook Nazi meme deleted as YFG calls on Ógra Shinn Féin to apologise
Young Fine Gael and Ógra Shinn Féin are at odds after the latter compared Fine Gael to the Nazis.
The founders of Instagram are leaving the company amid reports of clashes with Facebook execs
Facebook bought Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion.
Minister raises age verification issues with Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg
A recent study found that over half of nine year olds are on social media despite age restrictions.
32% of Irish children are talking to strangers online every week
Over half of nine year olds are on social media despite age restrictions, a new survey has found.
One farmer stands in the way of Facebook's plans to expand its Meath data centre campus
The social media giant is planning a facility the size of around eight Aviva pitches.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey tells US Senate that platform does not operate on basis of 'political ideology'
It comes after Donald Trump accused technology firms of “censorship” and suppressing conservative voices.
Irish consumers scammed by fraudulent websites advertising on Facebook and Instagram
Well-known brands have distanced themselves from the websites, whose ads keep appearing on social media.
Twitter and Facebook ban hundreds of accounts in crackdown on Iran, Russia misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg called the deception campaigns “sophisticated and well-funded efforts that aren’t going to stop”.
Twitter suspends personal account of Infowars' host Alex Jones
It comes a week after Twitter said it would not follow other social media companies in banning Jones from its platform.
Taoiseach says there's 'no evidence of a land bubble' in Ireland
Leo Varadkar said it is something the government will keep an eye on.
'The time for apologies is over': Facebook launches inquiry following Dispatches programme
Workers at Irish contactor CPL who featured in the TV programme have been urged to take time off for their wellbeing.
'Bad' accounts like Resisters and Aztlan Warriors shut down by Facebook ahead of US midterms
“We’re still in the very early stages of our investigation,” Facebook said.
Politicians to return from holidays to grill Facebook execs on undercover Channel 4 report
An undercover Channel 4 Dispatches programme into moderation at the Dublin Headquarters revealed widespread failures.
Facebook has a massive €102 billion wiped off its market value
Shares of the social media giant have tumbled on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Watchdog fears foreign ads could influence Irish referendums and elections
The Standards in Public Office said it is concerned about political interference from organisations outside of Ireland.
Aptamil says there are 'no safety issues' with milk formula after claims it made babies sick
French food group Danone, who manufacture the product, launched an investigation this month following hundreds of complaints from parents.
Minister tells Facebook he is 'appalled and disgusted' over harmful content
Naughten said that the company needed a “step change” in their practices.
Zuckerberg says Holocaust denial is 'deeply offensive' after criticism over comments
The Facebook CEO said posts denying the Holocaust took place would not be removed automatically from the social media platform.
Naughten to meet Facebook management to discuss 'deep concerns' about harmful content
A Dispatches documentary revealed that inappropriate content remained on the social media platform despite being reported.
Retail Excellence suspends partnership with Facebook after undercover reporter exposes violations
Retail Excellence had partnered with Facebook to provide training to retailers to enhance their digital strategies through their platform.
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