Friday, November 14, 2014

Tech article 11/14



Facebook is using a new animated dinosaur to explain privacy policy

An undated handout screen grab of a privacy notification reminder alerting a user before they make a post on Facebook. The social network site announced on May 22, 2014, it will change how it treats new users by initially setting their posts to be seen only by friends and explain to them that adjusting the setting to “public” means that anyone on the Internet can see their photos and messages. (Handout The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH STORY SLUGGED FACEBOOK PRIVACY BY  VINDU GOEL. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. -- Photo: HANDOUT / New York Times / HANDOUT

  • Facebook is using an animated dinosaur and other animated characters to help people work through the settings.
  • Facebook is rare among internet companies in that it seeks user input on its privacy policy.
  • The chief privacy officer says this is a way of communicating with people using a video format and hopes people find it helpful.
  •  Facebook is increasing user outreach after years of lawsuits and confusion over how the company controls and displays the data that members provide.
  • Updates like privacy basics, help give people a measure of control over their content.
  • The more Facebook can be clear with people about their info and privacy the more people feel comfortable on Facebook and the more time they spend.

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