Facebook is committed to making changes in the world for its privacy policy as a result of negotiations with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Last month, the social network has violated Canadian law by holding on to users’ personal data indefinitely. Facebook has agreed to make changes to the way it handles this information and be more transparent about what information we collect and why. As clearly that users can disable or delete your account. “These changes mean that the privacy of Facebook users 200 million to Canada and around the world will be better protected,” said the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Jennifer Stoddart, Privacy Commissioner. The choice could also impact on other social networking sites, “he said.
Elliot Schrage, Vice President of Global Communications and Public Policy at Facebook, said he believed the new policy has made “a new standard for the industry. In addition to updating the privacy policy, Facebook that he can make changes that will allow users more control over the data they provide to third party developers of applications, including games and competitions. There are about 950,000 developers in 180 countries offer applications for site. Specifically, the amendments require the application of the state that the information you want to access and obtain user consent before being used or shared. The developers have virtually unlimited access to the personal circumstances of Facebook users of information, “said Ms. Stoddart.
“Plans to introduce changes that Facebook allows users to control the types of personal information that applications can access.” The site will also encourage users to review their privacy settings and make it clear to users that they can delete or deactivate your account, and what is the difference between the two.
Facebook Michael Richter said that if a user decides to deactivate your account, the site even store your data, even if for 10 years. “We’re committed to that user,” he said. “We want to know that if they change their mind, you can always come back.” The social network has said the changes start to work immediately, but would take about 12 months to implement. For more information about this tale in the air at CNN news on Dish Network.
By: Frank Bilotta