Thursday, November 05, 2009
Facebook and Privacy Concerns
"Users rebel over new ad feature; meanwhile, a lack of privacy is becoming 'fundamental' to Web business models". By Tom Regan, Facebook faces up to privacy concerns – again...
I find it pretty unfortunate that no one has privacy anymore. On the Internet it's very easy to find information on practically anyone with the help of joining specific social networks like Facebook or Myspace. In 2007 Facebook had faced some major concerns with users privacy revealed and their web searches being followed. The issue came about when Facebook offered this new advertising feature called the Beacon . "Beacon lets Facebook members keep their Facebook "friends" informed about their Web-surfing habits. In other words, any friend could potentially see every site you visited online, and – in some cases – if you made a purchase there". What comes to mind is how easy it is maybe for employers or future employers to get a hold of your private infromation, web searches and purchases.
I find it pretty unfortunate that no one has privacy anymore. On the Internet it's very easy to find information on practically anyone with the help of joining specific social networks like Facebook or Myspace. In 2007 Facebook had faced some major concerns with users privacy revealed and their web searches being followed. The issue came about when Facebook offered this new advertising feature called the Beacon . "Beacon lets Facebook members keep their Facebook "friends" informed about their Web-surfing habits. In other words, any friend could potentially see every site you visited online, and – in some cases – if you made a purchase there". What comes to mind is how easy it is maybe for employers or future employers to get a hold of your private infromation, web searches and purchases.
