When a user sets their profile to "Private" or "Friends Only," Facebook’s servers implement strict Access Control Lists (ACLs). When a request is made to view a piece of data (like a photo), the server checks the viewer's account ID against the owner's allowed list. If the viewer is not an approved friend, the server blocks the data from being transmitted.
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: Facebook does not allow third-party apps to track who views a profile or to bypass privacy restrictions Security Risks When a user sets their profile to "Private"
Claims that such tools can "unlock" private accounts are often misleading or fraudulent The Reality of "Private Profile Viewers" Platform Security Any posts or comments made within a public