Facebook Memo Reveals Plan To 'Normalize' Data Scraping

Law360 (April 20, 2021, 6:11 PM EDT) — Facebook wants to convince users that the mass scraping of personal data from social media sites is a common practice as it deals with fallout from the recent posting of more than 500 million users’ information on an online hacking forum, a new internal memo reveals.In the memo, which Facebook confirmed as authentic on Tuesday, a member of the company’s communications team outlines a “long-term strategy” for responding to criticism stemming from news that a trove of user data — including phone numbers, full names and birthdates — was scraped from its systems by what the company called “malicious actors” exploiting a tool designed to help… Stay ahead of the curve In the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what’s happening with clients, competitors, practice areas, and industries. Law360 provides the intelligence you need to remain an expert and beat the competition. Access to case data within articles (numbers, filings, courts, nature of suit, and more.) Access to attached documents such as briefs, petitions, complaints, decisions, motions, etc. Create custom alerts for specific article and case topics and so much more! TRY LAW360 FREE FOR SEVEN DAYS
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