People then say "just delete your Facebook" but for the most part Facebook isn't going anywhere at this point. There are just too many people using it and for most people it's just impractical to just leave.
We have similar "too big to fail" problems with companies like Wells Fargo which screw over their customers and force them to sign up for credit cards without their consent.
Employees at WF knew about this but didn't feel there was anything they could do...
A few years back I discovered this:
https://www.cia.gov/news-information/featured-story-archive/2012-featured-story-archive/simple-sabotage.html
Here’s a list of five particularly timeless tips from the Simple Sabotage Field Manual:
> To lower morale and production, be pleasant to inefficient workers; give them undeserved promotions. Discriminate against efficient workers; complain unjustly about their work.
> Work slowly. Think of ways to increase the number of movements needed to do your job: use a light hammer instead of a heavy one; try to make a small wrench do instead of a big one.
> When possible, refer all matters to committees, for "further study and consideration." Attempt to make the committees as large and bureaucratic as possible. Hold conferences when there is more critical work to be done.
... I'm wondering if this could be a reasonable solution for people in these type of situations to fight back.
You're forced to work for a government or corporation you despise but feel hopeless.
Instead of risking your job, life, family, or career, just sabotage.
Create tons of meetings. Deliberately create insane political conflicts at work. Pit people against one another. Spread gossip, etc.
Many whistleblowers will release information but this can be used to track you down.