Are you using HTTPS when you browse Facebook? You should be. But only 2% of the FB users worldwide are. [Turn it on like this: Top right corner: Account, Account Settings, Account Security - Check the first box - Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) whenever possible.]
Here’s another privacy tip – turn on the “Do not track” option in Firefox 4 and Internet Explorer 9.
Introduced in Firefox 4, the do-not-track option is fairly well buried.
Internet Explorer 9 includes a do-not-track feature that is even better hidden. To enable this functionality, you need to click the Sprocket -> Safety -> Tracking Protection -> Your Personalized List -> Enable.
Why these settings aren’t enabled by default is beyond me. No, really, it’s all about the money. Advertising dollar$.
You’re welcome.</end privacy hygiene lesson>
Fuck I hate Facebook!
I have a real love/hate thing going with it. I’m going to have to learn how to work the business end of it for my company before too long. Not really looking forward to it.