What Caused the Arrest of Facebook's VP in Brazil?

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In summary, the vice president of Facebook for Latin America was jailed by Brazilian police for refusing to provide access to data in a drug probe. Facebook is being fined $250,000 a day for non-compliance. Both Facebook and WhatsApp released statements blaming each other for the situation. WhatsApp insisted they have no technical means for cooperation and Facebook expressed disappointment with the extreme measures taken by law enforcement.
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Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazilian police jailed the vice president of Facebook for Latin America on Tuesday after the social media giant refused access to data the authorities said was important in a drug probe. Facebook is being fined $250,000 a day for non-compliance.
 
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"We are disappointed with the extreme and disproportionate measure of having a Facebook executive escorted to a police station in connection with a case involving WhatsApp, which operates separately from Facebook," Facebook said in a statement.
WhatsApp insisted that it had no technical means for cooperating.

"We are disappointed that law enforcement took this extreme step. WhatsApp cannot provide information we do not have," it said in a statement.

So, Facebook says it's WhatsApp's fault and WhatsApp says it's Facebook's fault. :DD
 

Related to What Caused the Arrest of Facebook's VP in Brazil?

1. Why was the Facebook VP jailed in Brazil?

The Facebook VP was jailed in Brazil because the company failed to comply with a court order to provide data from WhatsApp messages related to a drug trafficking investigation.

2. How long was the Facebook VP jailed for?

The Facebook VP was initially jailed for 24 hours, but this was extended to a total of 36 hours before he was released.

3. Was this the first time a Facebook executive has been jailed?

No, this is not the first time a Facebook executive has been jailed. In 2016, another Facebook executive was arrested in Brazil for the same reason.

4. What is the significance of this case?

This case highlights the ongoing tension between technology companies and law enforcement agencies over data privacy and security. It also raises questions about the responsibilities of companies like Facebook in providing access to user data for criminal investigations.

5. What is the current status of the case?

The Facebook VP has been released from jail, but the case is still ongoing. The judge has ordered Facebook to pay a daily fine until it complies with the court order to provide the requested data.

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