Meta · Meta Platform Policy

Prohibition on Selling Platform Data

High severity
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What it is

You must not sell, license, or purchase any data obtained from us or our services. This includes, but is not limited to, anonymized, aggregated, or derived data.

Why it matters

This is one of the most direct protections for Facebook users — it means that in theory, apps using Facebook login cannot monetize your data by selling it to data brokers or advertisers.

Consumer impact

Meta's Platform Terms directly affect consumers because they determine what third-party apps and developers can do with personal data obtained from Facebook or Instagram, including profile information, friend lists, and activity data. The terms prohibit developers from selling platform data or using it for surveillance, but enforcement depends on developer compliance rather than Meta directly protecting users. You can review and remove third-party apps that have access to your Facebook account by visiting Facebook Settings, then 'Apps and Websites', to revoke permissions for any app you no longer trust or use.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Go to facebook.com/dyi to download a copy of your Facebook data and review what information has been shared with connected apps.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has primary enforcement authority over deceptive and unfair data sale practices under FTC Act Section 5 and has previously taken enforcement action against Meta.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Platform Policy
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001943
Document ID
CA-D-00022
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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4374fc1ff34a2283fed483234d25489ab19318606babb2f08722353374991450
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Meta | Document: Meta Platform Policy | Record: CA-P-001943
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:43:57 UTC | SHA-256: 4374fc1ff34a2283…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-platform-policy/prohibition-on-selling-platform-data/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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