Facebook Data Given To Government Rises At Alarming Rate

Police, law enforcement and intelligence agencies all say they should have more control over data held in social media like Facebook. Thus far, they are getting their way and Facebook’s weak protest is not enough to stem the demands. ⁃ TN EditorEvery year, Facebook gets tens of thousands of requests for data from governments worldwide, including search warrants, subpoenas, or calls to restrict certain kinds of content. According to a new report released by the company on Dec. 18, the