Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter to Collaborate on Data Transfer Options

Facebook will collaborate with Google, Microsoft and Twitter on finding ways for consumers to more easily transfer data among platforms, said Facebook Director-Privacy and Public Policy Steve Satterfield Friday. The Data Transfer Project will explore complications with transferring data between services that might have differing user-designated privacy controls and settings. “The Project is in its early stages, and we hope more organizations and experts will get involved,” said Satterfield.