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Facebook Officially Under Federal Investigation

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Social network’s stock dropped more than 4 percent after FTC confirmed probe.

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The Federal Trade Commission confirmed Monday that it has opened a “non-public investigation” into Facebook and its “privacy practices,” according to a statement. Subsequently, Facebook shares took a hit and dropped

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