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Cambridge Analytica whistleblower on Facebook data scandal

Facebook says it's investigating after revelations the social media site may have mishandled data from more than 50 million users. That allowed Cambridge Analytica, a consulting firm once used by the Trump campaign, to access data and try to sway users' votes. CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson explains how.
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