... Facebook doesn't post things people don't want posted on there. There's a whole different level between "mines data people put on the site" and "posts sex t

... Facebook doesn't post things people don't want posted on there. There's a whole different level between "mines data people put on the site" and "posts sex tape against someone's will". Facebook makes an explicit agreement with the user. Palantir is a bit different but the real problem would be with the scope of what it's customers are allowed to use it for and that can be solved by laws and courts as well. If you think they are breaking the law and causing a disservice find a lawyer, establish damages and you can make lots of money. It's common for most people to not publicize they are involved in lawsuits - in any role - unless necessary. Nobody posts "going to bankruptcy court today" or "paying for my daughter's DUI lawyer" openly. It's implausible to believe you don't see the difference between Facebook offering a photo upload service and Gawker stealing and uploading a sex tape.