Facebook Offers Safety Tips Through Web Page.
Posted on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Facebook has launched a Web page devoted to staying safe on the Internet. The “Safety Page” will highlight news and initiatives focused on ways people can keep data secure on Facebook.
Facebook has unveiled Facebook.com/FBSafety, an official Page focusing on keeping users informed about issues regarding objectionable content, cyberbullying, privacy, and security.
The page includes a box introducing the Facebook Safety Advisory Board, a set of internet safety organizations which promises to provide users with updates and information to keep you and your family safe while using Facebook or surfing on the Internet. The Experts tab lists third-party sources of information from the SAB as well as FEMA, MTV’s A Thin Line project, ChildrenOnline.org, and various government agencies. The Video tab hosts tutorials and PSAs produced by Facebook and others that provide tips and points to discuss with loved ones on security issues on social networking sites.
The move was initiated by Facebook after complaints of privacy issues and security issues were raised by critics. The Safety Page launch has been applauded by many critics who have asked for further improvements in security from Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg.