The App was created by Exeter-based developer Anthony Kuske.
The Who Deleted Me web client extension for Google Chrome was also disabled.
But, this process was automated due to the app.
The whole problem started when Kuske did not use Facebook APIs for Who Deleted Me app.
Further, the platform policy also states that developers must respect the limits weve placed on Facebook functionality.
Kuskes Who Deleted Me without any doubt did not comply with both the rules.
Kuske was sent a takedown letter by Facebook which clearly states your app shouldnt circumvent Facebook features or functionality.
For example, your app shouldnt notify people when someone unfriends them or show people who viewed their timelines.
The question here is what is that Kuske was doing not legal?
See Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C.
1030 and the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, Cal.
Penal Code 502(c).
Thats may violate the law not is definitely illegal.
When Facebook was contacted to comment on the illegality issue byTheNextWeb, they declined.
Kuske says that he feels that he took down Who Deleted Me down app from Facebook too early.
Its pretty scary when this huge company start threatening you with legal action.
It allows for civil action against any person convicted of violating the criminal provisions for compensatory damages.
There are questions on Facebooks strategy of involving an independent developer to do something it did not like.
The company not only disabled his personal account but also rejected his access to APIs forever.
Facebook could have thought of a better way to get this issue settled.
So, heres a food for thought for Facebook.
This is something that Facebook may want to think the next time it gets in touch with developers.
source: www.techworm.net
