Update:
Late Thursday as the press continued to grow after more than 50,000 Facebook users signed an online petition blasting the system, called "Beacon," as a galling intrusion that put the Palo Alto-based startup's pursuit of profit ahead of its members' privacy interests.
This isn't the first time Facebook has done an about-face after introducing a feature that raised privacy concerns. Last year, Facebook rolled out a "news feeds" tool that tracked changes to users' profiles. After thousands of users rebelled, Zuckerberg issued a contrite apology and added a way to turn off the news feeds.
This time around, a customer-support representative expressed Facebook's regrets in a Wednesday night note that foreshadowed the changes made Thursday.
Orginally reported
Facebook recently launched a new advertising network called Facebook Beacon. MoveOn.org and many users see it as a violation of privacy. “I saw my gf bought an item i had been saying i wanted… so now part of my Christmas gift has been ruined.” Matthew Helfgott posted this comment on the MoveOn.org Facebook group called, “Facebook: Stop Invading my Privacy!”
MoveOn.org filed a petition against Facebook and is asking users to support their cause. WebProNews spoke with Adam Green, MoveOn’s Spokesperson for Civic Action and Matthew Helfgott, a student and Facebook user, about the privacy issues. Check out all the details, right here on WebProNews.
When you buy a book or movie online--or make a political contribution--do you want that information automatically shared with the world on Facebook
Most people would call that a huge invasion of privacy. But recently, Facebook began doing just that. People across the country saw private purchases they made on other sites displayed on their Facebook News Feeds.
Facebook encourages companies to get "word-of-mouth promotion for your business" to "millions" by using the feature that makes this happen. Sign the petition today
A lot of us love Facebook--it's helping to revolutionize the way we connect with each other. But they need to take privacy seriously.
A compiled petition with your individual comment will be presented to Facebook.
Facebook recently launched a new advertising network called Facebook Beacon which causes privacy concerns for some users.