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"But after going through our systems, this is an example of the kind of control we think you should have. It's something privacy advocates have been asking for
by tj-teej 8y ago
"But after going through our systems, this is an example of the kind of control we think you should have. It's something privacy advocates have been asking for -- and we will work with them to make sure we get it right."
He does admit it's been asked for in the next sentence.
- oldcynic 8y agoIt's something privacy advocates have been asking for, for years, and Facebook have been completely ignoring them. Generally they have responded with the exact opposite of what privacy advocates would wish.
- newscracker 8y agoRight. If FB really cared about another thing that privacy advocates asked for for several years, it wouldn't still stick to its harmful "authentic names" policy that affects vulnerable people more. This is just FB doing something because it has to, and is trying to use it to prop up its reputation a bit.
- Aaargh20318 8y agoFB isn’t doing this because people are asking nicely, but because it’s about to become a legal requirement subject to heavy fines if ignored. It’s not like they have a choice here. Or are you saying the timing is purely coincidental ?
- marricks 8y agoIt comes off as someone who thinks they’re above the law. “We’ll do what we’re told, but only because we want to” Companies know they’re above the law at this point and are getting more brazen about it.