Facebook has updated its transparency report. The company releases this report twice a year. It shows how governments ask for user data. It also shows how Facebook handles content.
(Facebook Updates Its Transparency Report)
The new report covers the second half of 2023. Facebook received more government requests for user data than before. The total number was over 400,000 requests globally. These requests affected nearly 700,000 accounts. Facebook provided some data in most cases.
Facebook also removed more harmful content. The company took action against over 100 million pieces of content. This happened in the last six months of 2023. Violations included hate speech, violent content, and adult nudity. Many removals happened before users reported them. Facebook uses automated systems for this.
Governments asked Facebook to restrict more accounts too. These requests came from many countries. Facebook restricted access to certain content or accounts. They did this to follow local laws.
Facebook shared its rules for handling government requests. The company says it reviews each request carefully. They push back if requests seem too broad or lack legal basis. Facebook believes transparency is important. They want people to understand how their platform operates.
The report shows Facebook blocked many fake accounts. The company found and disabled millions of accounts. These accounts were fake or broke the rules. Facebook does this to stop bad behavior.
(Facebook Updates Its Transparency Report)
People can see the full report on Facebook’s website. The report provides detailed numbers country by country. It gives information about different types of requests and actions. Facebook started sharing these reports years ago. The company updates them regularly. The latest figures show continued efforts to manage content and data requests.