Facebook recently launched a new advertising network called Facebook Beacon. MoveOn.org and many users see it as a violation of privacy. “I saw my gf bought an item i had been saying i wanted… so now part of my Christmas gift has been ruined.” Matthew Helfgott posted this comment on the MoveOn.org Facebook group called, “Facebook: Stop Invading my Privacy!”
MoveOn.org filed a petition against Facebook and is asking users to support their cause. WebProNews spoke with Adam Green, MoveOn’s Spokesperson for Civic Action and Matthew Helfgott, a student and Facebook user, about the privacy issues. Check out all the details from Reporter Abby Prince, right here on WebProNews.
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[…] Facebook’s Beacon has received its fair share of criticism since its launch back in November of 2007. Beacon tracks purchases Facebook members make online and send friend alerts about the transactions. The program was designed for members to opt-out, but when it received so much negative feedback it was changed to an opt-in program. […]
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