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Facebook translates privacy policy for non-legal experts

Facebook has cut down on its privacy policy's lawyer-speak in an attempt to accurately explain its guidelines to its users.

Want a state job in Maryland? Hand over your Facebook password

After one man's interview requires a thorough Facebook inspection, the ACLU will challenge the state of Maryland's right to ask for account login information.
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Congress questions Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg over privacy concerns again

Congressional privacy advocates have issued a letter questioning Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the social networking site's plans to let developers access users' private information.
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Lolbot.Q holds Facebook account ransom for $11.60

PandaLabs has discovered two new strains of malware leveraging Facebook, including Lolbot.Q, which hijacks a user's account and requires a survey - and fees - to get it back.
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Facebook tightens security with HTTPS, remote logouts

Facebook will take extra steps and allow users to control their protection with new features, including HTTPS capability.

UProtect.it relocates your Facebook posts, tells the world you’re keeping secrets

A new, free app dubbed uProtect.it helps keep your Facebook activity discreet and off Facebook's servers.

MySpace accused of leaking user information to advertisers

MySpace is the latest in the recent string of social networking sites that have taken heat for sharing user IDs and profiles with third parties.

Facebook Photo Memories won’t display your exes – but everyone else is fair game

After learning from users that not all memories are good memories, Facebook has begun blocking photos of exes in its Photo Memories box.