Recently many users have been finding out something incredibly shocking: apps were not only accessing user information, but they were uploading ENTIRE address books (phone numbers, contact info, etc) and saving that data on their servers. The knowledge that your personal contact information is on a server just being “stored” […]
Tag: Privacy
Facebook is finally making some Changes – 45 to be exact
After a number of protests and reports on Facebook’s blatant violation of user privacy, Facebook is finally being forced to change. One of their biggest mandatory changes is due to an audit by the DPC (Data Protection Commissioner) from Ireland. In order to comply with the recommendations in the 149 […]
Facebook’s Continuous Privacy Failures
Facebook has had a continuous struggle with privacy and it has been painfully evident especially throughout the past few years. Due to their position they simply release stuff that clearly pushes the privacy boundaries for their users and once they get enough complaints they are quick to apologize, pull back…somewhat, […]
Facebook Privacy Issues Persist and “datr” Cookie is Back on Track
This year has been an exciting year when it comes to technology; the release of the Galaxy S II, the next-generation iPhone/iPod Touch, Google Plus, and more! What has been buzzing lately outside of the handset industry? Well, the social networking websites have had numerous disputes regarding updates on the […]
Tag Suggestions – Facebook is Playing Games with their Users
Although over 100 million labels are tagged to photos daily on Facebook, the company felt it was not fast enough, so they claim. They built and rolled out their Tag Suggestions feature to suggest to your friends that they might want to tag you in one of their photos, because […]





