New Facebook Security Changes to Enhance Privacy
In a message published to those on Facebook, Zuckerberg described the updates that would increase privacy and security measures for users. One area privacy that has been affected is in the network settings. With regional networks expanding rapidly in growth, and with a new wave of multi-generational members, Zuckerberg concluded that "However, as Facebook has grown, some of these regional networks now have millions of members and we've concluded that this is no longer the best way for you to control your privacy. Almost 50 percent of all Facebook users are members of regional networks, so this is an important issue for us. If we can build a better system, then more than 100 million people will have even more control of their information."1
In order to compensate for the boom in regional network occupancy, Zuckerberg has decided to form a simpler model to enhance privacy for all Facebook users. This simpler model would remove regional networks and instead allow you to set your profile content available to only "your friends, friends of your friends, or everyone."1
Other updates for enhanced security include the right to control who can see pieces of information you have written and posted and an integration of previous security settings into a more friendly user format.
These privacy enhancements are sure to generate excitement and morale as users will be able to control even more of the way their information is viewed by other people. In an online world with ever increasing transparency, the Facebook team has taken a strong step in the right direction of preserving the security rights of those individuals who chose to socially network. As Facebook continues to boom with new users (according to the letter, over 350 million users now worldwide), privacy and security will continue to be a focal point in the success of the company.
1. Zuckerburg, Mark. "An Open Letter from Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg." Facebook
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Post a CommentGood article. I noticed the letter on Facebook's main page today, but didn't get a chance to read it.