mo4ch:>Facebook hires ‘co-writer’ of the pro-surveillance Patriot Act amid growing concerns over privacy | Mo4ch News

As Facebook is facing more pressure over its handling of user data, the embattled social media giant has hired Jennifer Newstead, widely regarded as a co-author of the Patriot Act, to deal with its legal woes.Facebook announced on Monday that Newstead would be replacing Colin Stretch as the company’s general counsel. COO Sheryl Sandberg touted Newstead as a “seasoned leader whose global perspective and experience” would help the company “fulfill its mission.” While Newstead might boast vast experience in the legal field, having worked in both private and public sectors, her government record is not without controversy. Also on rt.comWant a new Facebook account? Just hand over your private email passwordBefore taking the job with Facebook, Newstead served as a legal adviser to the State Department for two years. If tapping a Trump official for the job is a move not striking enough, Newstead's reputation as the co-author and passionate advocate of the 2001 Patriot Act that has widen…