Facebook moves to protect users in partnership with 49 states

Posted by Joe on May 8th, 2008

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Our Facebook Identity Theft Protection Guide detailed several ways that Facebook users can proactively safeguard their privacy while using the service. Now, the popular social network is taking some very proactive steps of their own to protect their users by establishing a set of protection standards with the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia.

These new privacy and protective measures are meant to help protect Facebook users, particularly minors, from exposing their personal information to strangers. Additionally, Facebook will also become involved with a nationwide Internet safety task force as part of the arrangement with the majority of US states.

Texas was the only state that did not take part in the plan. This is not surprising as Texas also abstained from a similar agreement with MySpace earlier this year. Facebook's Chief Privacy Officer, Chris Kelly, noted that the company is in a continuing dialogue with Texas.

To learn more about protecting yourself while enjoying Facebook visit our Facebook Identity Theft Protection Guide.

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