Not aware of misuse of user info by device makers, says Facebook

The company explained that the purpose of these partnerships "was not to share information but to help the partners develop Facebook-like experiences, particularly on devices and other products

Social networking giant Facebook on Wednesday asserted that it is not aware of "any misuse" of user information including that of Indians, arising out of its agreements with device makers and that these partnerships were limited to creating Facebook-like experiences.
 
Facebook's clarifications assume significance as the US social media company had received a notice from India's IT Ministry seeking an explanation on reports that Facebook had shared information of its users with mobile device makers. "We are not aware of any misuse of Facebook information including Indian users information," a Facebook spokesperson said in an emailed response.

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