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Facebook gets rid of setting that lets users control who can search for them
Facebook has finally gotten rid of a privacy setting that used to let users control who can search for them on the social network. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company /quotes/zigman/9962609 /quotes/nls/fb FB _said it has eliminated a setting called “Who can look up for Timeline by name
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A Guide To Fixing The Latest Privacy Attacks From Facebook And Google
Surely, the fact that Google Google and Facebook Facebook both chose this week to again erode your privacy had to be coincidental. But Thursday, Facebook was out with a small change that affects millions of users who tried to make themselves a bit harder to find and Friday, Google followed with a
. Poll: Would you use Google’s Mobile Meter app in exchange for some kind of compensation?
According to Engadget, Google looks to be readying a new “Mobile Meter” app that users can install on their Android and iOS devices, essentially giving up even more of their privacy to the search giant. While Android already provides Google with anonymous usage information like location data and search activity, this app looks to go [&hellip
Poll: Would you use Google’s Mobile Meter app in exchange for some kind of compensation? by John Freml first appeared on Pocketables.
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How to Opt Out of Google Policy That Displays Your Photo Beside Ads
The day after Facebook announced that it was removing a privacy option that would make all of its users searchable, Google made its own announcement for adding an option called "Shared Endorsements." The new option would display Google users' names and profile pictures beside advertisements for
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Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook has loosened its privacy rules for teenagers as a debate swirls over online threats to children from bullies and sexual predators. The move, announced on Wednesday, allows teenagers to post status updates, videos and images that can be seen by anyone, not just their
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Facebook loosens grip over teen sharing
In order to retain teenagers’ interest in Facebook, the social networking giant has announced relaxation of privacy policies for teenagers on Wednesday.
Until Wednesday, teenage Facebook users between ages 13 and 17 were allowed to share pictures, videos and ... Read More
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Facebook Tweaks Privacy Settings, Allows Teens To Post Publicly
Up to now, viewability of kids’ Facebook accounts was set by default to “Friends of Friends”; now, those aged 13-17 start out with their audience set to “Friends” by default. However, they can also make their posts public, and they can turn on “Follow” to let their posts show up in the Newsfeeds of...
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Facebook to turn teens into virtual Don Drapers
Now do you understand Facebook's privacy settings? In the same week that a Florida teen was arrested based on a Facebook comment boasting about her role in a schoolmate's suicide, Facebook has unveiled some big changes in its teen privacy settings. (Read more: Facebook pushes both ways on privacy
. Poll results: Most respondents are OK with giving up even more personal info to Google
Last week we asked you whether or not you’d ever use Google’s rumored upcoming Mobile Meter app. As a refresher, it looks like_Google is readying a new app that users can install on their Android and iOS devices, essentially giving up even more of their privacy to the search giant. While Android already provides Google [&hellip
Poll results: Most respondents are OK with giving up even more personal info to Google by John Freml first appeared on Pocketables.
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Facebook says yes, your posts can be used for ads
IDG News Service - Facebook on Friday moved ahead with proposed changes to its privacy policies to clarify that users' posts on the site can be used in advertisements, but that users have controls to limit their appearance. In August, Facebook proposed revisions to its Statement of Rights and
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Official Facebook App For Windows 8/RT Devices With Lots Of New Features And Improvements
Official Facebook app for Windows 8 devices got updated today with lots of new features and improvements. You can now edit posts, comments, post privacy, delete photos and more. There is also support for new 320 snap view for the whole app, Smileys sticker pack and more. Full Change log: 320 snap view for the whole app Smileys sticker pack Profile pic sync New Stories indicator Create albums from photos page Add photos directly into an album Search thread names when choosing conversation members Refresh in Nearby Improved toast notifications to remove already seen messages, old stories, etc. Edit Posts Edit post privacy Edit Comments Copy link to post Add/Remove people from groups Add friends to lists Delete photos It is nice to Facebook actively developing their Windows Store app. The app now has almost all the features that are part of Facebook’s iOS and Android apps. Download it here from Windows Store for free. via
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Facebook sued for allegedly reading private messages and selling data to advertisers
Two Facebook users have filed a lawsuit against the social networking giant claiming the site violates the Electronic Communications Privacy Act in addition to California privacy and unfair competition laws by reading private messages sent between users and sharing key data with advertisers, marketers and other data aggregators.
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