Facebook Proposes Clearer Terms and Data Policy Without New Data Rights
Facebook proposes updated terms of service and data policies to provide clearer information on data collection and usage. The company emphasizes it is not asking for new rights to collect or share user data.
Facebook proposes updates to its terms of service and data policy to help users make informed decisions about their privacy. The company states that it is not asking for new rights to collect, use, or share user data, nor is it changing any past privacy choices. Instead, the updates focus on explaining the company's services in simpler language.
The revised data policy provides more details about newer features like Marketplace, fundraisers, and Live video. It also explains how Facebook uses data to personalize the user experience, such as customizing posts, ads, and friend suggestions. Additionally, the policy explicitly states that Facebook never sells user information to anyone and does not share personal data with advertisers.
The updates clarify that Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram all operate under the same data policy as part of one company. The policy also offers more specific information about the device data Facebook collects and confirms that the company respects mobile device settings. These changes aim to make the company's data practices more transparent to the public.