The United National Party (UNP) requested Facebook not to disclose information on selected Facebook users that could be sought by the illegal government that was formed in contravention of the constitution of Sri Lanka.
UNP chairman, parliamentarian Kabir Hashim, in a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg today (16), stated that the illegal administration has continued to tighten its control of 'traditional media' and as such, reiterated the importance of social media platforms as it is the only means of communication for civil society, democracy advocates and the public.
Hashim further stated that this illegal government headed by Maithripala Sirisena would possibly inquire from Facebook for information on selected users on geo locations and other identification details of users.
"Mr. Maithripala Sirisena may ask Facebook for information on selected Sri Lankan users that should be rightfully private. It is vital that this information be safeguarded as the current illegal administration will most likely use these in ways which are legally prohibited," he added.
Letter sent to Mark Zuckerberg:
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