The new terms will require users to accept a new location data policy that says you allow Facebook to use your GPS, Bluetooth, and wi-fi signals to track your location. Should we be fine with this? Whats the idea behind it? [UPDATE: The above mentioned terms will apply only to users who give Facebook permission to track their location.] The idea is to track the location of users in an effort to target them with localized adverts and thus attract more companies to advertise on Facebook at higher rates. The app will help users to find friends who are nearby and alert them when it detects one in close proximity, even when the app is not open on the handset. There is no doubt that this function is intrusive, but Facebook is trying to track us users for even more profits by offering even more carefully targeted adverts. And they have permission to do this? Facebook have obtained our permission, as their conditions state that the company may use information on location to tell you and your friends about people or events nearby, or offer deals to you that you might be interested in. The company said it may also put together data to serve you ads that might be more relevant. slate/blogs/future_tense/2014/11/13/facebook_privacy_basics_page_what_it_won_t_tell_you_about_personal_data.html
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:38:12 +0000
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