Facebook to make privacy changes

Source: CBC News

Facebook has agreed to make changes to better protect users' personal information on the social networking site and comply with Canadian privacy laws within one year, Canada's privacy commissioner said Thursday.

"These changes mean that the privacy of 200 million Facebook users in Canada and around the world will be far better protected," said privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart.

"This is extremely important. People will be able to enjoy the benefits of social networking without giving up control of their personal information. We're very pleased Facebook has been responsive to our recommendations."

However, the site will continue to keep users' information indefinitely if they have not deleted their accounts.



Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/08/27/facebook-privacy-commissioner.html

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August 27, 2009 | 7:16 PM ET

store their information "even if it is for 10 years".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8225338.stm

My grocery store has a better privacy policy. No thank you.