V-Tech Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Facebook already gave us insight into the volume of US government data requests that it receives; it's broadening that scope today by posting its first-ever Global Government Requests Report. The chart reveals that agencies worldwide made at least 25,607 data requests in the first six months of 2013, targeting a minimum of 37,954 users. Nearly half of the demands (11,000 to 12,000) were from the US; as before, Facebook can't be more specific unless it's allowed greater transparency. While the report doesn't address concerns regarding NSA surveillance, it does show that Facebook isn't simply rubber-stamping government activity. The company has denied many or all of the requests from some countries, supporting the company's claims that it limits the scope of data probes when possible. http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/27/facebook-posts-first-global-government-requests-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted August 27, 2013 Member Share Posted August 27, 2013 The chart reveals that agencies worldwide made at least 25,607 data requests in the first six months of 2013, targeting a minimum of 37,954 users. Nearly half of the demands (11,000 to 12,000) were from the US... I wonder how many of those requests are really necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I wonder how many of those requests are really necessary. Zero. Who is really that dumb to message important ###### on Facebook? Control issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted August 28, 2013 Member Share Posted August 28, 2013 Who is really that dumb to message important **** on Facebook? You might be surprised. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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