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0 pointsmasswerk2y ago0 comments

Hum, if these behavioural profiles and assessments spill over to financial institutions, employment, housing, (private) education, etc., these harmless "companies & entrepreneurs" may have more impact on your personal life and your chances in life than government in a democratic country.

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JAlexoid2y ago

But they don't. These behavioral profiles are literally the core product of Facebook.

If you think that Facebook is willing to part with the sole thing that makes them competitive... is crazy.

masswerkOP2y ago

On the other hand, the business of data brokers is effectively selling such profiles. It would be crazy, if the wouldn't…

(Mind that this isn't about Meta in particular, it's just that Meta has been found in violation of general regulations, which are now enforced.)

JAlexoid2y ago

If governments force Google and Facebook out of advertising, then they will start selling this information...

I would rather Google and Facebook have an financial interest in keeping that data to themselves, than having a financial incentive to sell it outright.

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JAlexoid2y ago

But they don't. These behavioral profiles are literally the core product of Facebook.

If you think that Facebook is willing to part with the sole thing that makes them competitive... is crazy.

masswerkOP2y ago

On the other hand, the business of data brokers is effectively selling such profiles. It would be crazy, if the wouldn't…

(Mind that this isn't about Meta in particular, it's just that Meta has been found in violation of general regulations, which are now enforced.)

JAlexoid2y ago

If governments force Google and Facebook out of advertising, then they will start selling this information...

I would rather Google and Facebook have an financial interest in keeping that data to themselves, than having a financial incentive to sell it outright.

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