Facebook’s data policies have long been under scrutiny, with concerns arising from its early days. Zuckerberg’s initial approach to privacy was relatively relaxed, reflecting the belief that users were willing to share their personal information as long as they had control over it. However, this stance gradually evolved in response to growing scandals and regulatory pressures.In 2003, Zuckerberg launched Facemash, an early version of Facebook, using photos of students without their permission. This early incident flagged ethical concerns about privacy violations. However, while that is almost minuscule compared to later controversies, it was the first of many cases in which growth outshone ethics.The Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018 proved to be the turning point for Facebook. It became known that data from millions of users was being reaped without their consent and put to use in influencing political campaigns. The scandal showed just how user data can be compromised and brought severe criticism from many quarters against its data policies.