[quote=PCWorld]Facebook blew it when it comes to handling your identity and now it's trying to save face. It already outlined how it is coming down hard on app developers that sold personally-identifying information to data brokers. For that offence it nailed developers who knowingly passed along User IDs with a six month suspension. But the site also announced several policy changes and clarifications on what will happen to User IDs that were already shared.
Here's a rundown of how Facebook's dealing with the situation:
Facebook Ad Networks Must Delete User IDs
In a blog post, Facebook developer Mike Vernal said the site will not allow ad networks to continue operating on Facebook Platform unless they delete all User IDs, regardless of how they were obtained. The idea, I'm guessing, is that advertising on Facebook is more valuable than having personally-identifiable information on file. Vernal doesn't explain how Facebook will verify deletion.
User IDs Must Stay in the App
While app developers were previously not allowed to share User IDs with advertisers or data firms, Facebook is changing its policy to say that User IDs may not leave the app at all. Because apps may still want unique identifiers to share with permitted outside parties, such as advertisers or content partners, Facebook is creating a way to share an anonymous alternative to the User ID, to be released next week. It'll be required for all apps starting January 1, 2011.
RapLeaf is Out
Facebook "reached an agreement" with RapLeaf, one of the data brokers called out in the Wall Street Journal's original article on User ID sharing, Vernal said. RapLeaf, which created detailed profiles on people from Facebook and other Web sources, will delete all User IDs and won't operate on Facebook Platform anymore. It's not clear what RapLeaf gets in return, if anything.
No Private Data Changed Hands
Vernal emphasized that no private Facebook data was accessed as a result of User ID sharing with advertisers. We already knew this -- User IDs allow access to the public parts of a profile, including names and any other information shared with "everyone" -- but the assurance is somewhat comforting.[/quote]
I use Facebook
[quote=dude2193;25822783]i use facebook[/quote]
[b]REALLY YOU DO NOW??[/b]
/c
This is just so apps don't send our info to third party sites?
Why can't I sell my own personal information for cash to big corporations who want it? I think there's an untapped market for self-entrepreneurs here.
[QUOTE=sloppy_joes;25822881]This is just so apps don't send our info to third party sites?[/QUOTE]
It doesn't matter that much for people who AREN'T COMPLETE RETARDS and actually hide their information
[QUOTE=GarrisonOne;25822974]Why can't I sell my own personal information for cash to big corporations who want it? I think there's an untapped market for self-entrepreneurs here.[/QUOTE]
It all depends on what information you're selling about yourself. Your home adress may go for 50 cents USD to a data broker, whereas if you sell your unlisted phone number, the price can go up to 20 bucks.
The thing is, most of the information is sold to commercial data brokers who use your information for a whole lot of things. Most of the stuff could be found out regardless of a Facebook app selling your data. The thing is, a rouge Facebook app may only get a couple of bits of information off of you, such as a phone number and DOB, assuming you have both posted on your FB account.
The funny thing is, with many of these data broker companies out there, these guys probably already know more about you than your own government.
You can check a little more out about data brokers here:
[url]http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/20060221b1.asp[/url]
I haven't used any app on FB cause i'm 2 cool
I've used a couple
Facebook destroys your privacy.
lol facebook
[QUOTE=Tuvok;25824901]I haven't used any app on FB cause i'm 2 cool[/QUOTE]
But... but... what about the farm?!
[QUOTE=GarrisonOne;25822974]Why can't I sell my own personal information for cash to big corporations who want it? I think there's an untapped market for self-entrepreneurs here.[/QUOTE]
Because they sell it in bulk. One person's data is worthless
[quote]Facebook and Your User ID Explained[/quote]
[quote]Facebook and Your[/quote]
[quote]Facebook[/quote]
Ew, thats disgusting.
[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;25822835][b]REALLY YOU DO NOW??[/b]
/c[/QUOTE]
are you still trying to be funny?
[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;25822835][b]REALLY YOU DO NOW??[/b]
/c[/QUOTE]
You used to be funny but now it seems like you're trying too hard
[QUOTE=Perfumly;25864503]:bandwagon:[/QUOTE]
Bandwagon against socializing I guess
[QUOTE=Tetracycline;25864510]Bandwagon against socializing I guess[/QUOTE]
Bandwagon is pro-going outside to be social. This can be a good thing or a bad thing for you.
[QUOTE=s0beit;25864728]Bandwagon is pro-going outside to be social. This can be a good thing or a bad thing for you.[/QUOTE]
Depends on how you look at it then huh
yeah I found it disturbing when I was listed on whitepages (address, DOB, family members, phone numbers)
deleted that shit instantly
I deactivated my facebook account a few months ago. Best decision i've ever made.
[QUOTE=aydin690;25867040]I deactivated my facebook account a few months ago. Best decision i've ever made.[/QUOTE]
Your shits still stored
[QUOTE=leontodd;25832054]Ew, thats disgusting.[/QUOTE]
If you're still trying to have a go at Facebook in this day and age "leontodd", can I ask you, do you have any friends? No? I thought as much, because your posting is a dead giveaway.
[QUOTE=Nathax;25867095]If you're still trying to have a go at Facebook in this day and age "leontodd", can I ask you, do you have any friends? No? I thought as much, because your posting is a dead giveaway.[/QUOTE]
nathax tells it like it is as usual
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