[MAGZine]

To clarify:

WHAT they were doing with the data was not transparent. HOW they were doing the data collection was completely transparent.

The worst of both worlds. Which is to say—we're saying the same thing.

Univeristy research projects such as these go through extensive review. the univeristy is basically putting their name on the line for any research project that happens under their watch.

I'm not sure what you're advocating for. Is it that Facebook shouldn't be researched because they do not allow it? Not very sound reasoning to me.