Protecting Kids Online, Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Testifies in U.S. Senate

Whistleblower Frances Haugen’s comments in front of the U.S. Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security.     U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security will convene a hearing titled “Protecting Kids Online: Testimony from Facebook Whistleblower” on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Recent Wall Street Journal investigations have revealed troubling insights regarding how Instagram affects teenagers, how it handles children onto the platform, and other consumer protection matters related to Facebook. The hearing will provide an opportunity for a Facebook whistleblower to discuss their perspective and experience with…