# Facebook’s Clear History privacy feature is still months from launching - Recode

<https://www.recode.net/2018/12/17/18140062/facebook-clear-history-update-privacy-targeting-data-collection>

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## What Jamie wrote

Why would anyone believe that Facebook is actually serious about this? The only motivation for them is fear. I wouldn't recommend trusting a company to do something that goes against their profit motive. Why was Google Chrome the last browser to support Do Not Track? It doesn't help them. Why do they still not support privacy enhancing features with cookies? Same reason. Why would Facebook ever limit its data on you? This is akin to asking cigarette companies to also give you advice on lung health.

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