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Facebook given one week to stop breaching privacy laws

Facebook given one week to stop breaching privacy laws | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
Facebook has until September 4th to stop giving user info to third parties without explicit consent. Meanwhile, one observer says privacy trickery is built right into the App Center's design.

 

Facebook may be facing legal action if it doesn't comply by Tuesday 4 September, according to news reports.

 

===> Privacy laws are tighter in the EU, and Germans like to employ them. <===

 

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Facebook set to change its privacy policy again

Facebook set to change its privacy policy again | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
Among the administrative changes is the proposal of renaming the "Privacy Policy" into "Data Use Policy". Privacy advocates will undoubtedly point out that that particular change sums up Facebook's ultimate goal when it comes to handling user data.

 

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School district demands Facebook password, 12-year-old girl sues | ZDNet

School district demands Facebook password, 12-year-old girl sues | ZDNet | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
A 12-year-old girl is suing a school district for violating her First Amendment and Fourth Amendment rights related to her use of Facebook.
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Facebook-Freundefinder verstößt gegen Verbraucherrechte

Facebook-Freundefinder verstößt gegen Verbraucherrechte | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
Etappensieg für Verbraucherschützer – Das Landgericht Berlin befindet Facebooks Freundefinder für unzulässig.
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The 3 Facebook App Permissions You Should Never Agree To

The 3 Facebook App Permissions You Should Never Agree To | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
Editor’s Note: This article is a guest post by our sponsor Abine.com, the makers of the browser extension. DNT+ is FREE and keeps websites from tracking you online.

 

If you’re like most people on Facebook who use apps, you click “agree” to whatever permissions pop up on your screen. But if you value your online privacy, there are some that you should think twice about allowing.

 

Since Facebook’s has launched its IPO, we’re releasing an expert list of the three most privacy-invasive Facebook app permissions along with tips for protecting your privacy.

 

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http://facecrooks.com/Internet-Safety-Privacy/the-3-facebook-app-permissions-you-should-never-agree-to.html

 

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Facebook handelt rechtswidrig - pcmagazin - Magnus.de

Facebook handelt rechtswidrig - pcmagazin - Magnus.de | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
Niederlage vor Gericht: Facebooks 'Freundefinder' - eine Funktion, die das eigene E-Mail-Adressbuch nach möglichen Facebook-Kontakten durchforstet ...
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Une Cour allemande déclare illégal le 'Friend Finder' de Facebook

Une Cour allemande déclare illégal le 'Friend Finder' de Facebook | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
La Cour de Berlin en Allemagne vient de statuer au sujet de la fonction de Facebook permettant d'importer des contacts afin de rechercher des amis (FriendFinder). La justice considère que le réseau so...
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US gov agencies & colleges are now demanding access to Facebook accounts

US gov agencies & colleges are now demanding access to Facebook accounts | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
According to a report by MSNBC, US government agencies and colleges are now demanding access to applicants' Facebook accounts -- through friending and/or actual password requests. No ...
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