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Alexander James Ashburner Nix
Former Cambridge Analytica CEO
Data Harvesting Architect
Overview
Alexander Nix was the CEO of Cambridge Analytica who oversaw the harvesting of 87 million Facebook users' data for political targeting. He was caught on hidden camera boasting about using bribes and sex workers to entrap politicians. He was banned from serving as a company director in the UK.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Oversaw harvesting of 87 million Facebook profiles
Caught on camera discussing bribes and honey traps
Lied to UK Parliament about data practices
Company dissolved after scandal
Banned as company director for 7 years
Used psychological profiling for voter manipulation
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
8 documented violations
UK Companies Act 2006 § 216UK Director Disqualification; Banned from serving as company director for 7 years for misleading practices(UK Regulatory)
UK Data Protection Act 1998Data Protection Violations; Oversaw illegal harvesting of 87 million Facebook users' personal data without consent(UK Criminal)
18 U.S.C. § 1030 (CFAA)Potential Computer Fraud; Unauthorized access to Facebook user data through deceptive app practices(Potential Federal)
18 U.S.C. § 1343Potential Wire Fraud; Used harvested data to manipulate voters through psychological targeting(Potential Federal)
52 U.S.C. § 30121Potential Foreign National Campaign Contribution; UK citizen providing substantial services to US presidential campaign(Potential Election)
UK Bribery Act 2010Bribery Admissions; Caught on camera discussing using bribes and honey traps to influence politicians(UK Criminal)
UK Parliament ContemptContempt of Parliament; Provided false testimony to UK Parliament about Cambridge Analytica practices(UK Legislative)
GDPR Article 83EU Data Protection Violations; Massive violations of European data protection rights(EU Regulatory)
Known Associates & Connections
Robert Mercer
Primary investor
Steve Bannon
Board vice president
Christopher Wylie
Former employee, whistleblower
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- 1975
- Birthplace
- United Kingdom
Education
- •M.A., University of Manchester (Art History)
- •Eton College
Key Timeline
1975
Born in UK
2014
Becomes Cambridge Analytica CEO
2016
Works on Trump campaign
2018
March: Scandal breaks, suspended as CEO
2018
Company dissolves
2020
Banned as company director for 7 years