Gerald
11-22-12, 12:46 PM
Facebook is set to remove the ability for users to vote on changes to its data privacy policy, in a move that has angered campaigners.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-site-governance/proposed-updates-to-our-governing-documents/10152304935685301 Facebook said it wanted a "more meaningful" way for users to give feedback.
The site has also proposed combining information across its other services, such as photo-sharing app Instagram.
Facebook said a vote into the changes could take place, but more than 300m users would need to participate.
Under the site's rules, votes have an effect only if 30% of the user base has taken part. The site recently announced its one billionth sign-up.
A campaign opposing the changes and calling for more transparency has been launched.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20444678
Note: 22 November 2012 Last updated at 13:26 GMT
https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-site-governance/proposed-updates-to-our-governing-documents/10152304935685301 Facebook said it wanted a "more meaningful" way for users to give feedback.
The site has also proposed combining information across its other services, such as photo-sharing app Instagram.
Facebook said a vote into the changes could take place, but more than 300m users would need to participate.
Under the site's rules, votes have an effect only if 30% of the user base has taken part. The site recently announced its one billionth sign-up.
A campaign opposing the changes and calling for more transparency has been launched.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20444678
Note: 22 November 2012 Last updated at 13:26 GMT