Facebook pic bug hits 6.8m

A FACEBOOK bug may have given outside app builders wide access to up to 6.8 million user photos.

The social network said the apps could get a broader set of images than intended, including those uploaded but not posted.

The bug was live between September 13 and 25, involving 1,500 apps.

Facebook said it was “sorry” and will notify those people “impacted”.

Ireland said was probing Facebook’s compliance with EU data laws.