Facebook is bringing new privacy controls and visibility
to the more than 200 million people accessing the social network through
their mobile devices.
During the next few weeks, Facebook plans to roll out a new application
dashboard to mobile users. According to Facebook, the dashboard will give
mobile users a detailed view into what information they have shared with
different applications and Websites and the ability to adjust those settings
"on the go." In addition, the Applications and Websites section of
their privacy
settings will display a full list of applications being used and when these
apps last accessed their information.
"Other settings you can adjust include access to your basic profile
information, photos and videos, friends' information and more," blogged
Rose Yao, a mobile product manager at Facebook. "To see your privacy
controls on mobile, go to m.facebook.com/privacy
or visit the Settings page and click the 'Change' link next to 'Privacy
Settings.'"
Facebook first pushed out the application dashboard to users of its main
site in October, part of a larger rollout that also included the creation of
new Groups settings as well as the ability to download everything a user has
ever posted into a zip file.
Facebook has revamped its security and privacy controls several times this
year. In response to complaints from privacy advocates, the site updated its
security features in May. In the months since, it has added additional capabilities,
including remote logout and a one-time password feature.
"It's important for you to always have control over the information you
want to share," Yao blogged. "And
as more people use their phones to connect and share information, we'll continue
to innovate and improve your mobile privacy controls so you can enjoy Facebook
wherever you go."
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