• Harvest personal data from Facebook users via third-party apps.
• Use collected data for political or commercial gains.
• Exploit users’ lack of awareness about data privacy settings.

3. Cambridge Analytica Data Misuse Scandal (2018)

Steps of the Fraud:

1. Data Harvesting:
   • Cambridge Analytica collected personal data from Facebook users through a third-party app under the guise of academic research.
2. Unauthorized Data Usage:
   • The harvested data of millions of users was used without consent to influence voter behavior in political campaigns.
3. Global Impact:
   • The misuse of data affected elections in multiple countries, including India, raising concerns about data privacy and electoral integrity.
4. Legal and Public Backlash:
   • The scandal led to investigations and increased scrutiny of Facebook’s data handling practices globally.