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The difference as far as I can see is that as a startup would I be granted access to all the data? AFAIK facebook terms say I cannot scrape the information and
by c0mpute 15y ago
The difference as far as I can see is that as a startup would I be granted access to all the data? AFAIK facebook terms say I cannot scrape the information and in the past they had forced a hacker to delete the database that was collected by scraping this info.
This sets a dangerous precedent. By letting a government authority to oversee the activity, even if considered public, is still personal. Its a step closer to the cliche - "In Soviet Russia TV watches you"
- nab 15y agoWhat in the article suggests that these social networking sites are relaxing their terms for the FBI?
- dconway 15y agoGood point. The two paragraphs at the bottom state that the FBI's app will likely only use public information. Profile set to private? You're golden.
- c0mpute 15y agoCorrect, there is no indication of that. I would be really happy to see if Facebook/twitter reject FBI's request. I was just hypothesizing that in the event that FBI is granted scrapping access, they should give similar access to other bots (or even Google to download contacts?). The ideal situation would be that FBI is not granted access.
- JumpCrisscross 15y agoThe terms restrict scraping without permission. I'm pretty sure that the FBI would be able to find a way to get Fb's permission. And for good reason. Again, it's public information. No harm done.
- c0mpute 15y agoIt is fine as long as other companies/startups are granted such access. The problem here is if FBI can wield a bigger power in getting this access, we have a problem. Not so much with the data itself, but the spirit of how someone with power can get their way.
- JumpCrisscross 15y agoIsn't that sort of the definition of power? The ability to influence more than others? Reputation and relative influence are zero-sum games.