Facebook Looking at Canadian Privacy Commissioner's Concerns
The Canadian Privacy Commission has stated that it is engaging in constructive talks with Facebook over privacy concerns raised in mid-July. The Commissioner's Office had recommended that Facebook limit application developers' access to user information, and inform users specifically about the nature and use of shared information. The Office also said that deactivated account information should be deleted, and that the privacy policy be amended to include all intended uses of personal information. Facebook was given 30 days. Facebook updated its privacy policy last week and has asked application developers to respect user privacy settings. See also EPIC's page on Facebook.
Facebook addressing Canadian privacy concerns, CTV Toronto, August 17, 2009.
Popularity Fuels Disclosure on Facebook, Study Finds, Exchange Magazine, August 19, 2009.
