Facebook Is Giving You More Control of Your Privacy

• Date: 05 February 2018
• reading time: 3 Minutes
• Blogger: Gurby Bulo
• E-mail: [email protected]

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Facebook users will have access to education and tools that will better control their privacy.

Facebook introduces a new education campaign on how members' data is used on Data Privacy day

In the celebration of Data Privacy Day on January 28th, 2018, Facebook A new education campaign that will let users understand their data is used. Facebook has also announced their privacy policy.

Facebook's Privacy Principles that include:

• We give you control of your privacy;
• We help people understand how their data is used;
• We design privacy into our products from the outset;
• We work hard to keep your information secure;
• You can delete your information;
• Improvement is constant;
• We are accountable.

Facebook prides itself on these privacy principles as they serve as guides to the privacy of their users.

Bringing people closer together but also valuing the importance of how members' data is used

Facebook was created to connect people from all over the world and closer together despite the distance. With it, people are able to connect with their families, friends, or perhaps discover events and form or join groups which may be important for communities. However, not everyone wants to share everything about themselves with everyone on the network. Facebook respects this and values ​​the importance of how members' data is used.

Hosting workshops regarding data protection for the entire 2018

As you read, Facebook is developing resources that help other organizations build privacy into their services. For 2018, the company will be hosting workshops on data protection for small and medium businesses. This will start in Europe and its main focus will be General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. Last week, a workshop in Brussles took place where a guide for frequently asked questions was published. Facebook will also continue to host Design Jams to bring designers, developers, privacy experts and regulators together and help them create new ways of educating people about privacy and giving them control of their private information.

Take control of your data on Facebook

Users have access to many ways to control data on their Facebook accounts. There are ways you can see what you share. However, sometimes these features or tools are not easily found. So, from now on, educational videos on News Feed information on privacy topics. This may include: how to control what information you can use Facebook to delete your account.

Privacy settings will be easier to find

On this year, Facebook will introduce a new privacy center that will showcase core privacy settings in one place. It's design is based on feedback from people, policymakers and privacy experts around the world.
Be in control of your Facebook account and keep your information safe.

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• Blogger: Gurby Bulo
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Online Marketing Strategy Expert at Social Media Gids
• Internet entrepreneur Gurby Bulo is the Founder of Social Media Gids and host of @SMG Hangout. With his virtual team, they follow the latest online marketing developments because they like it ;-) and to provide you with information, strategies and support necessary to increase your online marketing knowledge, sales and growth on your way to (financial) freedom.
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