Cybersecurity and computer science experts testified before Congress on Tuesday. They expressed concerns about their inability to access key social media data sets that could allow them to analyze and potentially help counter the spread of misinformation. Facebook has previously said it “aims to support the growth of scientific knowledge in the areas of misinformation, polarization, information quality, and social conflict on social media and social technology platforms” A data portability bill being considered in the House would mandate that companies allow users to move their data across platforms.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/experts-slam-social-media-platforms-data-policies-a-17635