Center for Digital Democracy

Privacy Group: Facebook Places Raises Concerns

Facebook launched its Places geo-location service just Wednesday night. But the Center for Digital Democracy already plans to raise privacy issues about the service with Federal Trade Commission officials this week.

In This New Jersey Town, Facebook Is Shamebook

In February, the Evesham Township Police Department joined Facebook. But unlike most social network users, its updates told followers about accused thieves, arsonists and others -- with photos. Is this sort of digital pillory going a step too far?