DC Attorney General sues Mark Zuckerberg over the Cambridge Analytica scandal

Cambridge Analytica troubles are not over. The Attorney General of the District of Columbia has sued Mark Zuckerberg. He said that the Meta CEO made the decisions that led to the data breach.

According to the suit, Cambridge Analytica was able to acquire personal data on more than 70 million Americans because of the slack oversight of user data and implementation of misleading privacy agreements. The company is accused of using the data to help sway voters in the 2016 presidential election.

Meta was sued by the AG over the scandal. The case is still going on. This time, he is targeting the person. The Consumer Protection Procedures Act prohibits unfair and deceptive trade practices, and individuals can be held responsible for a company's actions that they were aware of, controlled or failed to stop.

A jury trial is being sought against him. He wants Meta's CEO to refrain from future violations. Meta has been contacted by Engadget.

Since filing our landmark lawsuit against Facebook, my office has fought tooth and nail against the company's characteristic efforts to resist producing documents. We have followed the evidence right to Mr. Zuckerberg, and we continue to do so. This lawsuit is necessary and sends a message that corporate leaders will be held accountable for their actions.