Sandberg in her demanding career adeptly juggled the responsibilities of motherhood. In 2015 her husband, Dave Goldberg, the former CEO of SurveyMonkey, passed away unexpectedly due to arrhythmia.
Beyond her roles as an executive, Sandberg's influence resonates in shaping crucial dialogues on tech ethics. Sandberg has contributed to the conversations about data privacy and the ethical implications of technology's pervasiveness as the concept of surveillance capitalism takes center stage. However, her journey was not devoid of controversy. In 2018, Sandberg faced scrutiny for her involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a debacle that exposed Facebook's mishandling of user data. The incident drew widespread attention and led to a reevaluation of the tech giant's practices, garnering criticism for her leadership.