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What was the primary health concern linked to Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products?
What was the primary health concern linked to Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products?
- Heart Disease
- Skin Allergies
- Ovarian Cancer (correct)
- Lung Cancer
What did Johnson & Johnson do in response to the ongoing allegations about their talc-based products?
What did Johnson & Johnson do in response to the ongoing allegations about their talc-based products?
- Stopped selling talc-based baby powder in North America (correct)
- Sued the complainants for defamation
- Implemented stricter safety measures
- Launched a new marketing campaign
Which social issue does the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder scandal raise questions about?
Which social issue does the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder scandal raise questions about?
- Corporate social accountability (correct)
- Global business expansions
- Corporate financial performance
- Employment opportunities in healthcare
What was the method used by Cambridge Analytica to collect data from Facebook users?
What was the method used by Cambridge Analytica to collect data from Facebook users?
How many individuals' personal data was ultimately affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal?
How many individuals' personal data was ultimately affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal?
What critical action did Cambridge Analytica take with the data they collected?
What critical action did Cambridge Analytica take with the data they collected?
What was the perspective of Johnson & Johnson regarding their talc products amidst allegations?
What was the perspective of Johnson & Johnson regarding their talc products amidst allegations?
In what year did the Cambridge Analytica scandal come to public attention?
In what year did the Cambridge Analytica scandal come to public attention?
What scandal is associated with Johnson & Johnson talcum powder?
What scandal is associated with Johnson & Johnson talcum powder?
Johnson & Johnson acknowledged the possibility of asbestos in their talc products since the 1970s.
Johnson & Johnson acknowledged the possibility of asbestos in their talc products since the 1970s.
What types of health problems have individuals claimed were caused by Johnson & Johnson's talc products? (Select all that apply)
What types of health problems have individuals claimed were caused by Johnson & Johnson's talc products? (Select all that apply)
What did Johnson & Johnson announce in 2020 regarding their talc-based products?
What did Johnson & Johnson announce in 2020 regarding their talc-based products?
What was the name of the app used by Cambridge Analytica to collect data from Facebook users?
What was the name of the app used by Cambridge Analytica to collect data from Facebook users?
How many Facebook users were affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal? (Select all that apply)
How many Facebook users were affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal? (Select all that apply)
Cambridge Analytica used the collected data to manipulate political campaigns.
Cambridge Analytica used the collected data to manipulate political campaigns.
What was the main consequence for Facebook following the Cambridge Analytica scandal?
What was the main consequence for Facebook following the Cambridge Analytica scandal?
Flashcards
Johnson & Johnson Talc Scandal
Johnson & Johnson Talc Scandal
A major mass tort case where users alleged asbestos in J&J talc products, especially baby powder, caused health problems like cancer.
Asbestos in talc products
Asbestos in talc products
Allegation that J&J talc products contained asbestos, a known carcinogen.
Corporate social accountability
Corporate social accountability
A company's responsibility for acting ethically and sustainably considering its impact on society.
Cambridge Analytica scandal
Cambridge Analytica scandal
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Data privacy policies Facebook
Data privacy policies Facebook
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Psychographic profiles
Psychographic profiles
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2016 US election
2016 US election
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Brexit
Brexit
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J&J talc scandal
J&J talc scandal
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Cambridge Analytica
Cambridge Analytica
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Asbestos in talc
Asbestos in talc
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Data privacy violations
Data privacy violations
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Psychographic profiles
Psychographic profiles
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2018 FB Data Scandal
2018 FB Data Scandal
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Product liability
Product liability
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Corporate accountability
Corporate accountability
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Study Notes
Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Scandal
- Allegations that Johnson & Johnson's talc-based cosmetic products contained asbestos, causing health problems like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
- Company knew about the potential asbestos in their products since the 1970s.
- Massive legal cases and financial penalties resulted.
- Company is discontinuing talc-based products in North America; switching to cornstarch-based.
- Case highlighted corporate social responsibility and consumer protection issues.
Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal
- British political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, collected Facebook user data without consent.
- Used a personality quiz application ("This Is Your Digital Life") to gather information.
- Collected data from approximately 270,000 users directly and 87 million indirectly
- Data used to create voter profiles and potentially manipulate political campaigns (e.g., 2016 US election, Brexit).
- Major privacy concerns arose, impacting user trust and prompting calls for stringent data protection measures.
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Explore the significant corporate scandals surrounding Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder, which contained asbestos, and the Cambridge Analytica data breach, which misused Facebook user data. This quiz delves into the implications of these events on public health and privacy. Test your knowledge on these impactful cases and their consequences.
