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Facebook Privacy Fiasco

Posted: December 18, 2009

New privacy setting cause confusion and concern for Facebook users.

New privacy setting cause confusion and concern for Facebook users.

A Wall Street Journal article (Dec. 15) reported a Facebook official said FB members can lie to garner added privacy. But, providing false information is against FB's terms of service policy. Is FB experiencing a Privacy Fiasco?

Alongside the new set of privacy control, Facebook also rolled out a “Transition Tool” that promotes Everyone updates as the new default. In other words, Facebook is giving up its reputation as a ‘private’ social network.

Is your personal information at risk?


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