Facebook criticised over decision to stop public privacy votes

[Gerald]

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/faceb...52304935685301 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.

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Note: 22 November 2012 Last updated at 13:26 GMT