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Along those lines, it's good to keep these numbers in mind:

https://govtrequests.facebook.com/country/United%20States/20...

So in the most recent time period reported, there were ~12,000 requests for data, and between 0 and 1000 of them for NSL/FISA requests. Meaning these policies theoretically affect over 90% of the requests.

Providing this perspective in contrast to the "this changes nothing" sentiment.





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