The social network isn't changing its privacy policies. But it is changing the way the it explains them to new users.
Facebook's privacy policies are often criticized as overly confusing. So today the company is taking steps to clarify exactly how the things work -- so you more easily know who has access to your data, for instance, what the default settings are and how to select just who sees what you share.
It's not doing this for its existing 1 billion plus monthly users, however. Today's changes, which are rolling out across the globe, will only be seen by new users. That seems limiting, considering Facebook already counts one seventh the entire world population as members. But so be it. No one is going to argue against more clarity when it comes to personal data and privacy.
New users will get more guidance and education about the following topics:
- Default settings
- Selecting an audience for information shared on Timeline
- Access to their data
- How they interact with applications, games, and websites
- How ads works on the site
- Tagging people and things
- Finding friends on Facebook through search and contact importers
In a statement about the new efforts, Facebook Chief Privacy Officer Erin Egan gave a shout out to the Iris government for helping out.
At Facebook, we're committed to making sure people understand how to control what they share and with whom. We're pleased to be rolling out more prominent and detailed privacy information to new users as soon as they begin the account sign-up process and we appreciate the guidance we've received from the Irish Data Protection Commissioner's Office as we strive to highlight the many resources and tools we offer to help people control their information on Facebook.
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