In a nod to users who have complained about Facebook’s privacy settings for years, the social network announced new, simplified settings Tuesday that allow users to exercise greater control over what information is shared across the network. Going forward, users can choose a feature called “Profile Tag Review,” which would allow them to approve a photo or post in which they’re tagged before it hits their profile, or they could simply remove the tag. The upgrades also make it easier to share tagged photos or posts with specific individuals or groups.
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New Facebook Privacy Tweaks Have a Googley Aftertaste
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani August 24, 2011 11:31 AMIn a nod to users who have complained about Facebook’s privacy settings for years, the social network announced new, simplified settings Tuesday that allow users to exercise greater control over what information is shared across the network. Going forward, users can choose a feature called “Profile Tag Review,” which would allow them to approve a photo or post in which they’re tagged before it hits their profile, or they could simply remove the tag. The upgrades also make it easier to share tagged photos or posts with specific individuals or groups.