Facebook Disputes Report It Grants Phone Makers Deep Data Access

• The social network argues against claims in the New York Times • Facebook says sharing is intended to help devices with its app

Facebook Inc. is disputing a New York Times report about how it shares data with device makers from Apple and Amazon to Samsung. They’re privy to Facebook users’ information but it’s nothing like the access that led to the Cambridge Analytica controversy, the social network said.

The New York Times reported Facebook had struck deals with device manufacturers that allowed them full access to information on users and their friends. But the U.S. company contends those ...