Carole Cadwalladr

Carole Cadwalladr is an investigative journalist, widely recognized for her pivotal role in exposing the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved the misuse of personal data from millions of Facebook users. Her reporting, particularly for The Guardian and The Observer, brought to light the extent of data harvesting and its influence on political events, including the 2016 US presidential election and the Brexit referendum. Cadwalladr's work has consistently focused on the intersection of technology, data privacy, and democracy. Recently, she was scheduled to appear in conversation with Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams at the Hay Festival. However, due to ongoing legal action by Meta against Wynn-Williams, the whistleblower was advised not to speak, impacting the planned discussion. This situation highlights the continued scrutiny and legal challenges faced by individuals and journalists investigating powerful tech companies like Meta, underscoring Cadwalladr's ongoing relevance in holding these entities accountable.