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Not to say that what is happening isn't wrong, but is this really a "data leak"? We're talking information that was harvested on apps where users likely gave their consent to have their information sold anyway. I'd call this more of a clear cut case how Facebook is by no means something you should use if you want privacy. Reference.

The "Commercial scale" language is also found in the TPP. While this language may just be a UK thing for now, if the TPP is passed, the vague language will become law all over the world. It'll be used to justify busting down the doors of just about anyone Big Content doesn't like from someone posting a YouTube video to someone leaving a comment on Facebook. This may very well be a canary in the coal mine case.

An interesting rebuttal to TFA.