Facebook finalises privacy revamp
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Facebook has revamped its privacy model in response to criticism that it was selling its users out in an advertising-fuelled power grab. CEO Mark Zuckerberg this evening announced a simplification of privacy controls that he said will make it easier for users to control who gets to see their personal information. Far from a mere user interface overhaul, the company has introduced new options that enable users to opt out of the more site's most-controversial...
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