Facebook, Inc. (4): Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.345 and WAC 390-18-050 for failure to maintain and provide documents and books of account for public inspection (EY 19; Mar 19)

Case

#48307

Respondent

Facebook, Inc.

Complainant

Andrew Saturn

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint filed by Andrew Saturn on March 1, 2019. The complaint alleged that Facebook Inc., a commercial advertiser, may have violated RCW 42.17A.345 for failure to promptly provide documents and books of account regarding political advertising upon request.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes and rules; and the response provided by Facebook Inc. to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on our findings staff has determined that, in this instance, no evidence supports a finding that the complainant made a request for commercial advertiser records relating to political advertising, or that Facebook Inc. denied the complainant access to these records.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

Date Opened

March 11, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.345, WAC 390-18-050