Last year, the social network came under fire for its Beacon ads, which used user data without their permission. And finally, we believe that industry should provide greater labeling of online display ads -- as we currently do with text ads -- and...
This might make the folks at Facebook feel better about the whole Beacon privacy fiasco. And without an easy way to opt out, short of deleting contacts or not sharing anything. I don't know if I'd go so far as some, who claim that the move by...
Facebook Alters Beacon programFacebook has apparently seen the light, making changes to the Beacon program to make it an opt-in program, rather than an opt-out one. Want a snapshot of the day's search marketing news?
Facebook has apparently seen the light, making changes to the Beacon program to make it an opt-in program, rather than an opt-out one, according to the NY Times. Facebook has faced objections from users and privacy groups since it launched the...
Privacy Group Takes on FacebookPrivacy watchdog MoveOn.org has posted an online petition demanding that Facebook respect the privacy of users by making it easier to opt out of the "Beacon Ads" program.
Privacy Group Takes on FacebookPrivacy watchdog MoveOn.org has posted an online petition demanding that Facebook respect the privacy of users by making it easier to opt out of the "Beacon Ads" program.
Privacy watchdog MoveOn.org has posted an online petition demanding that Facebook respect the privacy of users by making it easier to opt out of the "Beacon Ads" program, where actions Facebook users take on partner sites are added to their...
In addition, Facebook has partnered with 44 Web partners in the Beacon program, which will allow users to incorporate their user data from other sites into their Facebook profile. There's currently no way for a user to opt out of endorsing Facebook...
A Beacon of Hope for MSN BusinessWeek, April 7, 2003 http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_14/b3827129_mz034.htm It may be so, but it would be nice to see Overture offer an opt-out to advertisers who don't want contextual placement via...
