Facebook Privacy Rules

Bethany Webber

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FacebookFacebook is a free

worldwide social network service which started in February 2004

Founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates

Has over 500 million active users

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Facebook Privacy PolicyFacebook keeps:details of transactions or

payments made

information about connections such as a friend, sharing a video or creating a photo album

information about devices used to access the site – location, IP address and pages visited

information when a friend provides details about you and collects information about you from other websites

When you publish content, write on your wall or a friend’s wall and use the “everyone setting”, this becomes public information

When your friends connect to websites – your information will also be viewed

Facebook does not collect information from minors – under 13

You should not provide any false information

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Privacy ControlsAllow users to customize settings – control who

gets to view your informationBlock listsProtect minorsDo not allow sex offenders to use FacebookDo not allow users to post offensive contentDo not allow users to engage in illegal practices

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Privacy Settings

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Reminders Name and profile

picture do not have privacy settings

You cannot delete gender and birth date

Although credit card information is encrypted, Facebook cannot control users’ actions

Information is shared with third parties

Removing information from your profile does not mean it is not viewable elsewhere

Messages cannot be removed

Information can be re-shared or copied by other users

Whenever you share information, look for the lock icon – choose who you want to see your post

Avoid filling out surveys and questionnaires

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Pros/ConsPros

To share information with other people

To find friends and family

To communicate/express views

To be connected to a group or groups

To post news items and bulletins

To keep informed

Cons Cyber stalkers - obtain

information about people’s location

Cyber crimes

Sexual Predators

Cyber bullying

Spread of viruses

Addiction - Hours spent browsing / playing games

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Protect Your PrivacyRead privacy policy statementCheck for updatesEnable privacy settingsLimit personal information sharedChoose your words carefullyDo not share passwordsBe aware of stalkersBe aware of corporate spying

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"Privacy Guide | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 10 Dec. 2010. <http://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.php>.

"Privacy Policy | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 5 Dec. 2010. <http://www.facebook.com/policy.php>.

"Statement of Rights and Responsibilities | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 4 Dec. 2010. <http://www.facebook.com/terms.php>.