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This information goes right to the US government.
Anyone who doesn't think Facebook is an arm of the US government is naive at best.
To be fair, it probably doesn't just go to the US government.
Wait until you hear what they do with your drivers license/ passport / or id photo.
But seriously fuck Facebook I wouldn't voluntarily give them anything.
Would you happen to have a source on this?
The Edward Snowden leaks and PRISM
That is over a decade ago, hence an unreliable source on the state today.
What, do you think they just stopped? They would have no reason to break their partnership so it's reasonable to assume it's still ongoing.
honest question, why would you think there will be a source for secret spying activities?
Because responsibly making a claim requires a source
no source will quench your thirst for officialism