> They concluded: “We do not have an adequate level of control and explainability over how our systems use data, and thus we can’t confidently make controlled policy changes or external commitments such as ‘we will not use X data for Y purpose.’ And yet, this is exactly what regulators expect us to do, increasing our risk of mistakes and misrepresentation.”

This is not a Facebook problem. It isn’t a FAANG sentiment. It isn’t a big corporation struggle.

It is a problem with how most companies approach data, and the typical response from employees told to care about compliance and privacy when everyone upstream and downstream does not. Or at least not enough, or soon enough.

Sure, they will try, but the request is a bit absurd given the parameters. And making changes is playing Jenga, but with ramifications for your employment, among other things.