ACLU takes social giants to task over Geofeedia privacy gaffe

Data is the lifeblood of social media of companies, the currency with which they operate and the glue that keeps users coming back for more. The data people share on social sites can also come back to haunt them in ways they never imagined. Embarrassing incidents on social are hardly rare, but a recent case of malfeasance suggests individuals should be even more careful about what they share. Earlier this month, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) revealed widespread abuse of social d