Facebook privacy changes: Five can't-miss facts

Privacy has long been a thorny issue for Facebook: Three years ago, the social networking site unveiled its Beacon advertising project, which resulted in a class-action lawsuit. December’s privacy changes aimed at encouraging users to share more information publicly evoked plenty of criticism. And this week at Facebook’s f8 conference, Facebook announced even more changes that affect users’ privacy. Keeping track of Facebook’s ongoing updates, upgrades and changes—and how they affect your privacy—can be confusing and frustrating. We’ve sorted through the new wrinkles for you. Here’s a list of five essential privacy settings you should review now and tweak accordingly to ensure your information remains safe. via Facebook privacy changes: Five can't-miss facts | Security | Macworld.