Meta (Facebook / Instagram / WhatsApp / Threads)
Social Verified LE detailNCMEC 2023
663
NCMEC 2024
3.4K
YoY
+406%
Category
Social
Where to Serve
| LE Portal | ↗ https://www.facebook.com/records |
| Request Form | ↗ https://www.facebook.com/records/login/ |
| Legal / Subpoena |
records@fb.com
|
| Emergency (imminent harm) | Emergency Request via Law Enforcement Online Requests portal |
| Preservation (2703(f)) | 90-day preservation via portal, renewable |
| LE Guidelines | ↗ https://www.facebook.com/safety/groups/law/guidelines/ |
Submission Requirements
- Register on the Law Enforcement Online Request System with a government email
- Valid legal process (preservation / subpoena / court order / warrant)
- Provide the account identifier (profile URL, username, email, phone, or UID)
Data Typically Available
Basic subscriber infoIP logsMessage content & media (warrant)WhatsApp: limited metadata (E2EE content unavailable)
| Retention | IP logs limited window; preserve early |
| User notification | May notify users unless legally prohibited (e.g., 2705(b) order) |
| International | Foreign LE may submit; MLAT/US legal process for content |
Note: WhatsApp message content is end-to-end encrypted and not available; focus on metadata.
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