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Millions of Facebook users had their personal data harvested without consent by Cambridge Analytica, impacting political campaigns in the US and UK.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Brittany Kaiser, former director at Cambridge Analytica.
  • Find out how Facebook data was used in the 2016 US elections.
  • See the impact of data mining on the Brexit campaign.

Did You Know

  • Cambridge Analytica was formed in 2012 as a subsidiary of the SCL Group.
  • The scandal was first reported by The Guardian in December 2015.
  • The film was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
  • The Great Hack premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.

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Political data analysisSocial media ethicsElection interference
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Frequently Asked Questions

What scandal is the documentary The Great Hack about?

The Great Hack focuses on the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal, which involved the illicit harvesting of personal data from millions of Facebook users.

Who directed The Great Hack?

The Great Hack was directed by Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer.

When was The Great Hack released on Netflix?

The Great Hack was released on Netflix on July 24, 2019.

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