Friday, October 28, 2016

Facebook Lets Housing Advertisers Exclude Racial Groups

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Facebook advertisers can exclude specific racial and ethnic groups, according to a Pro Publica report. Using a designation called "Ethnic Affinities," Facebook lets advertisers target and exclude Facebook users. Pro Publica placed a "house for sale" ad that excluding African Americans, Asian Americans and Hispanics. The exclusion could violate federal anti-discrimination housing laws.

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October 28, 2016 at 06:14PM
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