Facebook expands user access to downloadable data
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Data liberation is an issue that comes up a lot in discussions about privacy. Facebook, which has provided a tool for users to download some of their information since 2010, announced it was expanding that archive of information. Starting Thursday, the company will allow users to see more information such as friend requests you’ve made and IP addresses you’ve used to log into the network.
In addition to the changes Facebook announced Thursday — which are rolling out across its user base — Facebook users can download photos and videos, wall posts, messages, chats, and the names and occasional e-mail address from friends. Users can download their information from the site by heading to their Facebook Account Settings.
At the bottom of the settings page, there is a link that says “Download a copy of your Facebook data.” Click the green “Start My Archive” button and wait. The information will will not post comments you have made on others’ profiles, the photos and status updates of your friends or any other user’s personal information.
Source : WASHINGTON POST
