Facebook courts controversy again by passing on addresses and phone numbers

Social networking juggernaut Facebook has again plunged itself into privacy controversy by announcing to developers that users’ names and mobile phone numbers will now be accessible programmatically. Paul Ducklin, Head of Tehcnology, Asia Pacific at Sophos, explains: “This change isn’t as drastic as it might first appear, because users will need to give permission for...
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Facebook announces revamp of user profiles – Sophos asks if it’s bigger? Better? Safer?

Facebook today announced its New Profile, designed to help users share their experiences, discover common interests and highlight meaningful relationships.  The service will be rolled out across Facebook’s 500 million accounts over the coming months.   According to a Facebook blog, the new feature encourages users to, “Give a more complete picture of how you spend your time, including your...
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