Facebook acknowledges recording
It is not a secret. We share more information at Facebook than at most other online services. Sometimes we forget how much we share and that what goes online never really leaves online. I asked Facebook to export my personal information back on December 28, 2019. Their report read like the most thorough diary every compiled.
“Thanks Mark. I now see how they are collecting too much information about us. I am calling my Congressman. That Zuckerberg guy better fess up to what he is doing.” I know you are thinking that.
Read the Terms of Service
Actually, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been called into the Principal’s Office twice. He testified on April 10, 2018 and October 23, 2019. Congress asked if users could protect their privacy. Mark Zuckerberg said they agree to the Terms of Service at https://www.facebook.com/terms.php. The Terms of Service page links to the Data Policy page at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/update. The Data Policy states “We collect the content, communications and other information you provide when you use our Products, including when you sign up for an account, create or share content, and message or communicate with others.”
I forgot about my TV station tour. Facebook did not forget.
This of course includes my pictures from a TV station tour that I forgot and the day I used a phone book as a door stop. Do not act surprised when they monetize your data or share information you thought was private. You shared this content and you use their service for free.
Oversharing homework
What have you shared with Facebook? What have you shared online in general? Here is your homework.
- Visit https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=your_facebook_information. You may have to login to see this page.
- Go to the Download Your Information row
- Click View
- Download as HTML.
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