What do you think about FACEBOOK's Privacy Policy?

Facebooks Privacy Policy - clearly states that the information, images and any other material is the property of Facebook and Facebook has a right to share this information with other organizations.  We would not put up with this invasion of privacy normally with multinationals and the way they use our information so why are we allowing this with a social networking media?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuhqUvvDLIQ

Great video!

Facebook is so powerful, no one cares about privacy...

Just embedding the video first:

Never trusted Facebook's creator Mark Zuckerberg. Just wants to make money whatever the solution is...

Its unethical and most people are not aware to the terms and conditions that they agree to

Yeah exactly. I would love every Facebook users to read this article : 5 Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Check Right Now

I would say starting up a new social media as a movement to PRIVACY may be an interesting exploration to see what public response that would generate WHAT HAPPENS IN A SOCIAL MEDIA SHOULD STAY IN A SOCIAL MEDIA!!!

Hmmm... not really sure. Facebook has realised the challenge to bring everyone on its network (young and older people).

Not sure people will be changing soon...

Yes it will take time.. but once the truth is realised changes will be made if there is a better option...

I hope so... seems that people care less and less about privacy now...

Do agree with you guys...

Only advertisers will benefit from it.

I think the issue is less about people are unaware of the Facebook privacy policy but that what Facebook provides them with, in terms of a compelling way to communicate with friends, is worth tossing privacy in the bin

Anyone who believes this kind of service can be provides free of charge AND in a philanthropic nature is either naive, ignorant in a dream world or a combination of all three

I disagree with you unicronic. Google makes heaps of money without doing such a thing. Facebook is going against its users : photos, links,... are shared to everyone by default.

Facebook knows that most of its users either won't take any time reading its policies (young people) or won't know how to successfully configure their settings (older people).

Of course companies need to make money, but the first thing is not to foul your customers.

Facebook is rubbish doing it. I hope they will make money as much as possible soon because if they continue the way they operate, it won't long last before they fail.

A wise man once said "I disagree with every word you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it".

That being said Google makes heaps of money by being acutely aware of who you are, logging trends and contextual information. It does more in the area of Facebook than you know.

Really good topic .... and fascinating video. Good on you Victoria ... and interesting comment from both gimoz and unicronic.

Personally I agree with unicronic. The chimp is right - Google do mine much more than you imagine. Ever looked at the ads being served when in Gmail? Completely germane to your subject ... and don't think they don't store that data. 'Search' is a bit different but you are still only quasi anonymous. They have your IP address.

It's just that the nature of the beast is different over at a social network such as FB where you are always logged on as 'you'. Unicronic has also hit the nail on the head ... they are there to make money for their shareholders.

Now having said all that, would rather FB's seed money wasn't from a leading supporter of a 'radical conservative group'. 

Yes I understand that Information Collected

When you browse a website, a system can automatically  record your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes:

• Your server address
• Top level domain name (eg. .com, .net, .gov, .au etc)
• The type of browser and operating system you used
• Date and time of your visit
• The previous site visited
• Which pages are accessed
• The time spent on individual pages and on the site overall
• Which files were downloaded

No attempt will be made to identify individual users or their browsing activities except, in the unlikely event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency (eg. Australian Federal Police) exercises a warrant to inspect our web server's log files.

ON THE OTHER HAND most importantly:

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) establishes National Privacy Principles (NPPs) which apply to: all private sector organisations with an annual turnover of more than $3m health service providers traders in personal information contractors to the Australian Government as far as their activities are for the purposes of the contract. There are limited exceptions from the coverage of the NPPs for employee records, contractors to State Governments and journalism. The NPPs represent best practice and as such should be followed even if they are not compulsory in your particular situation. The NPPs establish standards for the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information.  They include the following: You can only collect personal information if it is necessary for the function or activity of your organisation. You should not use or disclose personal information for a purpose different from the original purpose of collection, except in limited circumstances. You must take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information collected is accurate, complete and up-to-date. You must take reasonable steps to protect the personal information collected. This may mean that you will need to set up appropriate computer hardware and software systems for protection of data. You can transfer personal information to a person or organisation outside Australia only in limited circumstances.  These include the requirement that you reasonably believe that the recipient is governed by comparative privacy laws, or that the individual whose personal information is being transferred consents to its transfer. Although you are allowed to collect and use personal information, you are not allowed to collect and use "sensitive information" about individuals unless they first consent. Sensitive information is defined in the Act and includes information regarding race, gender, political opinion, religious beliefs, philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or professional organisation, or sexual preference or practices. The NPPs also require you to explain your personal information collection and use practices to the people using your website at the time when you collect their information. As a practical measure, the above principles need to be incorporated into a privacy statement to be displayed on your website.

REFERENCE:http://www.e-businessguide.gov.au/managing/legal/privacy

Although it can be argued that Facebook adheres to the Privacy Act 1988 Australia for the collection of personal information it DOES NOT EXPLAIN the collection and use practices and what is done with that information..

That is what concerns me....

Different countries have different privacy laws. How do FB address that?

Overview of PrivacyPrivacy is a fundamental human right. It underpins human dignity and other values such as freedom of association and freedom of speech. It has become one of the most important human rights of the modern age.                                                                                         REFERENCE: privacyinternational.org

Having posted that I am very curious regarding Alex's question ... about international PL's

You're right Alex by saying different countries have different privacy laws. Here is the list: International Privacy Laws

But it seems that Facebook doesn't care about them and apply its own rules: Facebook 'violates privacy laws'

In this case, the violation of privacy laws, what do you think an appropriate measure should be?

I would say doing the same to every other websites/companies: fines first and then might have to shut the website down (I know this will be impossible for Facebook)...

But I don't think countries need to go that far, already some people are not using Facebook anymore, in Germany for example: German anti-Facebook backlash gathers speed