Facebook Is Distancing Itself From Data Brokers

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By: Sherisse Pham
(CNN Money) — Facebook is dialing down its dealings with outside companies that collect information about consumers.
The embattled tech company announced late Wednesday it is shutting down a tool that enables advertisers to target users with information gathered by external data brokers. Facebook said winding down the tool, which will happen over a six-month period, will give people greater privacy on its platform.
The social network is