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Facebook Fine Could Total Billions if F.T.C. Talks Lead to a Deal

Continued news reports of data violations, including a Times report about data sharing between Facebook and partner tech companies in December, have raised concerns among F.T.C.

The agency is under pressure to show teeth in its Facebook investigation, and the companys missteps over the past two years have made it a target for lawmakers.

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Author: Cecilia Kang

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