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These choices are available when you make the request for your information. Facebook would later expand to other networks, such as employees of companies. How to download a copy of facebook data about you cnbc. Mine was roughly 600mb, which is roughly 400,000 word documents. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. Facebook offers a similar option to download all your information.
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