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Because their having your data is a liability for them, not an asset, which is why they want to offload some liability on you.


If it's a liability, where are the company ending fines and lawsuits?


There aren’t any because you signed the TOS. Many people have tried class actions about these things, but they never get anywhere meaningful. Europe is trying with GDPR to tip the balance back to the users, but the countries are stuck with massive backlogs that prevent progress.


I just cashed a $400 check from Facebook for illegally using my data. I imagine they'll be more careful next time.




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