Facebook faces criminal investigation over controversial data sharing deals

As if today couldn't get any worse for Facebook, the company is now facing a criminal investigation as the result of its controversial data sharing practices.
Federal investigators are scrutinizing partnerships that allowed other companies to access users' data without their consent, according to a new report in the New York Times. 
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The investigation reportedly stems from partnerships Facebook formed wit