Facebook, Inc.

Facebook, Inc. (3): Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.345 and WAC 390-18-050 for failure to provide documents and books of account for public inspection as a commercial advertiser (EY 19; Feb 19)

Case Details

Case Number

47572

Respondent

Facebook, Inc.

Complainant

Eli Sanders

Date Opened

February 26, 2019

Case Status

Referred to Attorney General by Commission

Commission determined additional legal or penalty authority needed to address violations.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • WAC 390-18-050
  • RCW 29B.30.090/42.17A.345

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

Allegation: Violation of RCW 42.17A.345 and WAC 390-18-050 for failure to maintain and provide documents and books of account as a commercial advertiser, promptly upon request from any person. The Commission met on January 23, 2020 and February 27, 2020 to consider a stipulation jointly presented by PDC staff and Respondent Facebook, Inc.  At the February meeting, the Commission voted to reject the stipulation and refer the matter to the Attorney General's Office for further action pursuant to RCW 42.17A.755(4).

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