Oh is he? He didn't want to testify before, and refuse the British Parliament when they asked him to testify about a similar campaign that ran in Britain.

I'm glad they forced him to testify, though I doubt there will be any consequences.. At least this backlash is making down step down a little.

There were planning to start recording via the phone microphones compile that data, and probably sell it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5553171/Facebook-decides-not-unveil-smart-speakers-amid-data-privacy-scandals.html

You're very right though, the battle for our privacy is far from over.