Facebook, it forced me to register with a phone number rather than email. After I created an account it suggested that I follow that person who I met once and messaged on Whatsapp once 2 years ago. This was on a new device and I was sure to decline all options and cookies.
So somewhere in HQ is a database with your phone number along with everyone you've messaged waiting for when you create a Facebook account...
#dataprotection
Star Labs Systems
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2024-08-09 15:09:45 UTC
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