Facebook users all around the world have been patiently awaiting the social network’s response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. And while there hasn’t been much user resolution on the issue, Facebook is taking steps to ensure their users are aware of how their product(s) and data collection works moving forward. In doing so, Facebook released an updated Terms of Service and Data Use Policy for users to review and evaluate accordingly. Along with that, the social network refreshed their settings page to a more user-friendly and intuitive interface. Your account settings, security options, etc. are now easily understood and provide insight into each category, and what personal info is managed within each subcategory. Example below:
Photo: Facebook
There’s a plethora of publication sources covering the ever-evolving subject and we’ve provided links to a few of our favorites. Each article dives deeper into the rewritten TOS and DUP. Lastly, for an in-depth understanding, read the TOS and DUP linked directly to Facebook.
Take a look:
TechCrunch: Facebook Rewrites Terms of Service, Clarifying Device Date Collection
https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/04/facebook-terms-of-service/?utm_campaign=Agency%20Post%20Curated%20Newsletters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=61889167
Digital Trends: Facebook Says it Will Demystify Data Collection with a Privacy Settings Overhaul
https://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/facebook-privacy-settings-update-march-2018/
Ubergizmo: Facebook Rewrites Terms of Service to Better Explain Data Collection
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2018/04/facebook-rewrites-terms-of-service-better-explain-data-collection/
Facebook Newsroom: It’s time to Make Our Privacy Tools Easier to Find
https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/03/privacy-shortcuts/
Facebook: Terms of Services
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/update/draft2?CMS_BRANCH_ID=1534594943262990
Facebook: Data User Policy
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/update/draft2?CMS_BRANCH_ID=1534594943262990
We’re interested in your thoughts regarding the matter and want to hear how this could effect your marketing objectives in the future. Will you continue to use Facebook as your go-to social media platform? Will you re-strategize your marketing campaigns and how you execute them via social media? Will you reallocate your FB ad dollars towards a new initiative? We can help navigate the choppy waters to get your social media plans sailing smoothly again! Email us at info@mondaycreatives.com and let’s start brainstorming!
Keep calm and Happy Monday!
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