Hello:
Previously I wrote a blog post about the importance of having a privacy policy if you own or maintain a website (blog, social network, etc.)
I discussed the need of website to state clearly: what information is collected from users; reveal what type of technology is used to collect information; explain to users what is done with the information collected; give users the option to opt out of providing information; and reveal measures in place to protect users' personal information.
Facebook recently revealed the company modified its privacy policy to require API Developers (3rd party application developers) to inform users in advance of what categories of data is needed to use the application. In addition, when users authorize an application, they can opt out of giving certain information. This change comes on the heels of Canada's Privacy Commissioner's concern about the "over-sharing of personal information with third-party developers of Facebook applications such as games and quizzes."
In my opinion this is a good move. Although the option to download third party applications is a user's choice, giving user's the ability to opt out of giving detailed personal information while still using the application, will possibly encourage more users to use the applications. Also the new policies give user's more detailed information about what information is required before downloading the applications. Now user's can make a more informed choice.
I welcome your thoughts!
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