Facebook Updates User Policies, and Introduces Privacy Basics

[engine]

Facebook has released a "Privacy Basics" document which i'm sure was devised to make it easier to absorb the privacy issues around FB. I also wonder if it's trying to make it easier for users when the EU start to push the user privacy buttons.

Today, we’re introducing Privacy Basics, which gives you tips and a how-to guide for taking charge of your experience on Facebook. We’re also proposing updates to our terms, data policy, and cookies policy to reflect new features we’ve been working on. And we’re continuing to improve ads based on the apps and sites you use and expanding your control over this kind of advertising. Facebook Updates User Policies, and Introduces Privacy Basics [newsroom.fb.com]

Your information and advertising: People sometimes ask how their information is shared with advertisers. Nothing is changing with these updates—we help advertisers reach people with relevant ads without telling them who you are.

Keep in mind that your settings on Facebook are not changing, and that some features are only available in certain regions.Facebook Updates User Policies, and Introduces Privacy Basics [newsroom.fb.com]

Although there aren't any changes to the privacy terms, there are now additional controls for targeted ads.

f you don’t want Facebook or other companies to collect or use information based on your activity on websites, devices or apps off Facebook for the purpose of showing you ads, you can opt out from all participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA, the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe. You can also opt out using your mobile device settings. How can I adjust how ads are targeted to me based on my activity off of Facebook? [facebook.com]

Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA [aboutads.info...]
Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada [youradchoices.ca...]
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe [youronlinechoices.eu...]

[bill]

Those sites all require 3rd party cookies and/or JavaScript that I have blocked, so I wasn't able to adjust anything. I have so many Facebook tracking blockers in place already it would be difficult to take advantage of this "offer". ;)

[tangor]

Same vein, perhaps more straightforward (with a smile):

Facebook has papered over its terms-of-use with a plain English version - so that its users won't have to worry their pretty heads about being sold off to advertisers.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/11/13/facebook_plain_english_privacy/