Alexander Nix, Cambridge Analytica CEO, suspended after data scandal

[syringis]

Alexander Nix, the CEO of Cambridge Analytica, the firm at the heart of the data-mining scandal, has been suspended.

The company said in a statement: “The board of Cambridge Analytica has announced today that it has suspended CEO Alexander Nix with immediate effect pending a full, independent investigation.

“In the view of the board, Mr Nix’s recent comments secretly recorded by Channel 4 and other allegations do not represent the values or operations of the firm and his suspension reflects the seriousness with which we view this violation.”

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/20/cambridge-analytica-suspends-ceo-alexander-nix

[Mountain Mule]

1. K&R! nt

[blake2012]

2. Cambridge Analytica should cease to exist

Nice try, shitheads.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

6. CA is one of hundreds of companies that specialize in data analytics.

This is not a one-company problem. Analytics is the backbone of business right now. You're soaking in it, as they say!

[blake2012]

9. Im well aware of that. But punish the criminals and set an example for

Other companies providing data analytics. Stealing data, lying, possibly coordinating with SuperPAC’s while in presidential campaign’s employ—this is not just the CEO.

The company is rotten and must go. Then go after the next One.

[syringis]

7. Hello Blake

It is taking huge proportions here...

Data Protection is not a joke in Europe.

An article from Politico :

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210386963

A link to the European Data Protection Authority :

https://edps.europa.eu/edps-homepage_en

[blake2012]

10. Good to hear. Thankfully the EU is a large trading bloc/quasi government

Which can hold these criminals accountable.

[Cha]

15. Really! Is nix suppose to be their

sacrificial lamb?

[syringis]

3. His suspension reflects the seriousness with which we view this violation

Oh, yes ! I believe them...

[unblock]

8. his suspension reflects the seriousness of getting caught on video broadcast to millions.

[dchill]

4. When will they fire the rest of themselves?

[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. CA is a shell company drawn up to protect SCL. This means nothing.

[blake2012]

11. They obviously need to investigate SCL as well

And why have your posts been conisistently negative about going after some types of remedies regarding this company?

[WhiskeyGrinder]

12. I generally don't see adding information to a discussion as being negative.

[blake2012]

13. Well, your added info tends to have a gloomy tint to it

As though we’re all just tilting at windmills as we sort through what actions might hold these bastards accountable.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

14. The reality, when it comes to data analytics, can definitely be seen as gloomy, especially for those

who resent the commodification of personal information and preferences. If people want to fight the use of analytics, better to know now what they're up against.