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Sat, Jan 29 2011 0:40

Busting Egypt's web blackout

The Egyptian government ordered a digital crackdown Friday in an effort to quell protesters, shutting down internet access and cellphone services, but some Egyptians are still finding ways to connect with others. “This is certainly not unprecedented...
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Mon, Dec 13 2010 21:33

Facebook Rolls Out new profile

The Facebook take > http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=462201327130 There are issues for those with Facebook accounts to be on the lookout since going to the new profile is a one way ticket.
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Sun, Oct 10 2010 19:17

Facebook allows users to download their info

Facebook is attempting to answer critics who say it is maintaining a "walled garden" by adding a feature that lets users download all of their information from the social-networking website, to do with as they please. The company introduced...
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Fri, Jun 4 2010 21:47

Facebook's Canadian users top 16 million

Privacy concerns don't seem to have scared Canadians off Facebook. Canada passed the 16 million users mark in May, according to research firm Inside Network. More than 912,000 Canadians signed up for the social networking site last month, a six per...
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Sun, May 30 2010 22:50

Facebook announces new privacy settings

Social-networking site Facebook has introduced a number of new policies and settings amid growing concerns over how it uses members' private information. The website will allow users to completely opt out of the Facebook platform, which will block...
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Wed, Feb 17 2010 17:35

Microsoft adds Facebook, MySpace to Outlook

Microsoft is taking another step toward turning Outlook, its desktop email program, into a hub for information from popular social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. On Wednesday, Microsoft is releasing a "beta" test version of the...
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Mon, Jan 18 2010 23:43

Canadian Commissioner takes data collection probe to public

Canada's privacy commissioner is launching a series of public consultations to investigate online data collection through social networking and consumer profiling. Jennifer Stoddart will examine the privacy risks associated with the online tracking...
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Fri, Dec 18 2009 21:55

Facebook Asks More Than 350 Million Users Around the World To Personalize Their Privacy

PALO ALTO, Calif. — December 9, 2009 — Setting a new standard in user control, Facebook announced today that it is calling on its more than 350 million users to review and update their privacy settings—a first among major Internet services...
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