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Re:Facebook sued for ‘losing control’ of users’ data by pjc50 on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @12:34PM (#26080280)
> we understand that it's "my" data

Not really; it's their data, and you're allowed to use it.

> Inserting Facebook in this process doesn't really change the dynamic.

Yes it does, because while you (the individual) are allowed under GDPR to use the personal data of your friends for personal purposes, that doesn't automatically entitle Facebook to use it for their purposes. Only on your behalf for your purposes.

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Re:Facebook sued for ‘losing control’ of users’ data by stickfigure on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @07:18PM (#26084350)
> it's their data, and you're allowed to use it.

Here in the US, facts are not copyrightable. Your phone number, birthdate, email address, likes on facebook, list of friends, etc are not things that you can "take away" from someone. In theory you could exercise copyright over an email you've written, but I'm not sure that's ever been worked out in court.

> GDPR

You have a jurisdiction problem.

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