Facebook: No more access to phone numbers and addresses
Following widespread criticism, Facebook has stopped granting access to members' phone numbers and addresses. The social network had announced just this past weekend that software developers and website operators could access users' phone numbers and addresses with their consent.
However, Facebook members and data privacy activists had criticized that many users could unwittingly agree to their data being passed on. Now Facebook has announced that it will make it even clearer when someone asks for access to an address or phone number. Until then, the function will be suspended.
At the same time, Facebook confirmed on Tuesday that sharing information could also be convenient for users because they would not have to type in all their information again on shopping websites, for example. However, security experts had also warned against programs that are specially designed to tap user information.
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