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This sucks for everyone, but I understand why Facebook did that. A very real threat against users who delete their accounts is that a scammer will re-create th
by rspeer 8y ago
This sucks for everyone, but I understand why Facebook did that.
A very real threat against users who delete their accounts is that a scammer will re-create the account, and re-friend your former network, in order to defraud your friends. The account uses your name and photos and is under their control.
FB can't tell the difference between you and an impersonator.
Now, how they even have the data to conclude that you're "impersonating" your deleted self is a fascinating question. Shadow profiles? And yet if FB didn't do anything about this, it would be even worse for people who leave Facebook.
- rocky1138 8y ago> FB can't tell the difference between you and an impersonator. They should get you to send a picture of your passport on signup to verify that it's you.
- tripzilch 8y agoThe regulations for handling that kind of data are even more stringent in the EU. Which is a good thing btw. I have no compassion for Facebook, they burned themselves over this years ago, the damage has been done, and there's not much more they can do in my eyes.
- rocky1138 8y agoYes, sorry. It was a poor attempt at sarcasm.