Hey everyone! I'm curious about privacy on Facebook. Can someone actually track my IP address just from messages or posts on the platform?
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Just to clarify, your IP address doesn't reveal your identity directly, and most of the time, it's not something that can be used to track you easily. Just keep in mind that when using public networks, things can be a bit riskier!
If you're on mobile data, don't stress too much. Your IP address can change regularly, sometimes daily, so even if someone did get it, it wouldn't always lead to you. Just stay safe online!
Well, technically, yes. While a random person can't easily get your IP address, someone with access at Facebook can. Law enforcement can obtain it too, but that usually requires a court order. Just be careful; if someone tricks you into clicking a suspicious link, they might be able to track your IP that way.
Facebook does have access to all the data on its platform. They can see your IP address whenever you log in. However, generally speaking, your IP won't be shared publicly unless you give it away in some way.
Got it! So it's not like they'll just hand it over without a good reason, which is reassuring.
So, they need legal backing to access that info, right? That seems fair!