well I am absolutely shocked that meta could be so careless about people's private data, its inconceivable π§π§ they would never do such a thing.
this post was submitted on 09 Sep 2025
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Meta should never have been allowed to buy its competitors; WhatsApp, Instagram.
staffers could access sensitive user data
It's not a bug, it's a feature.
"... and we pride ourselves in building on our strong record of protecting peopleβs privacy."
The defense has destroyed any and all credibility with that single clause.
The timeline on this is great if you read the article. No way Meta wins this one.