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Re:U.S. FTC says Facebook misused privacy decree to shut dow... by nieve on Friday August 06, 2021 @01:17AM (#28083567)
Not according to some rulings the last few years. A contract requires a meeting of minds.
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Re:U.S. FTC says Facebook misused privacy decree to shut dow... by throwwebmaster on Sunday August 08, 2021 @02:16PM (#28108781)
No.

According to many rulings the last few years, continually and systematically accessing a third party’s data under the clear expectation that you are aware of (as well as agreed to) their terms is definitely a meeting of minds.

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