1. Bethany Webber

2. Facebook Facebook is a free worldwide social network service which started in February 2004 Founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates Has over 500 million active users 2

3. Facebook Privacy Policy Facebook keeps: details of transactions or payments made information about connections such as a friend, sharing a video or creating a photo album information about devices used to access the site – location, IP address and pages visited information when a friend provides details about you and collects information about you from other websites When you publish content, write on your wall or a friend’s wall and use the “everyone setting”, this becomes public information When your friends connect to websites – your information will also be viewed Facebook does not collect information from minors – under 13 You should not provide any false information 3

4. Privacy Controls Allow users to customize settings – control who gets to view your information Block lists Protect minors Do not allow sex offenders to use Facebook Do not allow users to post offensive content Do not allow users to engage in illegal practices 4

5. 5 Privacy Settings

6. Reminders Name and profile picture do not have privacy settings You cannot delete gender and birth date Although credit card information is encrypted, Facebook cannot control users’ actions Information is shared with third parties Removing information from your profile does not mean it is not viewable elsewhere Messages cannot be removed Information can be re-shared or copied by other users Whenever you share information, look for the lock icon – choose who you want to see your post Avoid filling out surveys and questionnaires 6

7. Pros/Cons Pros To share information with other people To find friends and family To communicate/express views To be connected to a group or groups To post news items and bulletins To keep informed Cons Cyber stalkers - obtain information about people’s location Cyber crimes Sexual Predators Cyber bullying Spread of viruses Addiction - Hours spent browsing / playing games 7

8. Protect Your Privacy Read privacy policy statement Check for updates Enable privacy settings Limit personal information shared Choose your words carefully Do not share passwords Be aware of stalkers Be aware of corporate spying 8

9. Works Cited 2005, By. "Facebook." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 11 Dec. 2010.. "Privacy Guide | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 10 Dec. 2010.. "Privacy Policy | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 5 Dec. 2010.. "Statement of Rights and Responsibilities | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 4 Dec. 2010.. 9