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Every single official corporate response in this story so far was formulated using the exact same terms, and did not constitute an actual, categorical denial of
by fchollet 13y ago
Every single official corporate response in this story so far was formulated using the exact same terms, and did not constitute an actual, categorical denial of the claims. We have not giving "direct access". We are providing the government with our data through "legal channels".
- ralfd 13y agoLike someone in the other thread about Pages blogpost asked: What could Zuck say more to convince you otherwise? He says explicitly Facebook is not providing information or metadata "in bulk", which seems to contradict the Guardian article ("direct access").
- wooster 13y agoHe says: We have never received a blanket request or court order from any government agency asking for information or metadata in bulk Not that they don't provide information in bulk. The next paragraph comes closer: When governments ask Facebook for data, we review each request carefully to make sure they always follow the correct processes and all applicable laws, and then only provide the information if is required by law. Which in an ungenerous reading leaves plenty of wiggle room. eg, "When governments ask", not "When governments order us". Personally, I believe Larry and Zuck, but the statements themselves are really weird.