Posts Tagged ‘facebook privacy’

Move Over Direct Mail: Facebook Wants Our Zip Code

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Last month, Facebook introduced a self-service ad placement tool to target consumers based on zip codes.

Unlike Google AdWords, which allows a marketer bidding for paid search to appear around a particular zip code, or area, marketers on Facebook can select one, or multiple specific zip codes to target.

Facebook is taking advertising to another level. People log on to search friends and to catch up on gossip and news – not to look at advertisements. But, now companies can target advertisements even more thoroughly based on our age, education and income.

Facebook Wants Your Zip Code

Facebook Wants Your Zip Code

Zip code-targeted ads would allow companies to share information in chosen locations.

Are Facebook users willing to provide accurate details about where they live just to receive tailored advertisements?

Are you?

Read the full story in Security Sales Magazine.

Unraveling Facebook’s Privacy Issues – A Lesson in Online Social Networking

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Are online social networking sites doing enough to protect your privacy?

Are online social networking sites doing enough to protect your privacy?

Beware, your privacy on Facebook is at a greater risk than you know, says Joan Goodchild, senior editor of CSO (Chief Security Officer) Online.  Facebook has had a few glitches recently, affecting pockets of its 400 million members. In fact the Federal Trade Commission received complaints from several privacy and consumer protection organizations regarding the protection of members’ personal information.

There are 5 hidden dangers that most users of this online social network are not aware of said Goodchild:

  1. Your information is being shared with third parties
  2. Privacy settings revert to a less safe default mode after each redesign
  3. Facebook ads may contain malware
  4. Your real friends unknowingly make you vulnerable
  5. Scammers are creating fake profiles

Read the entire article on CNet that cites specific dangers of using Facebook and how your personal information can become public.

What are your thoughts about online social networking privacy policies? Whose responsibility is it to protect what you put online?