Facebook tracks users who have made threatening statements against the company and its staff, using location data on its apps and websites, according to previous employees of the social media site. It reportedly mines its network for threats and tracks individuals it believes presents a credible threat. The company keeps a “be on the lookout” list, which is updated 2008. The list was started in weekly and former employees said it now contains several hundred names. Some former employees questioned the “Big Brother-esque” tactics, although the company said its security team uses “industry-standard measures” to keep its employees safe.
Facebook tracks users who have made threatening statements against the company and its staff, using location data on its apps and websites, according to previous employees of the social media site. It reportedly mines its network for threats and tracks individuals it believes presents a credible threat. The company keeps a “be on the lookout” list, which is updated weekly. The list was started in 2008 and former employees said it now contains several hundred names. Some former employees questioned the “Big Brother-esque” tactics, although the company said its security team uses “industry-standard measures” to keep its employees safe.