A list located at the bottom of the press release from Facebook: [www.facebook.com]
This blogger complied a list of what data these websites are likely to send: [www.dcoates.com]
The problem with Beacon is that ALL users of a website have info sent to Facebook. It is automatic, even though it is not linked to an account. Even without linking to a Facebook account, the info gathered on every user of a website is excellent marketing information. They could sell ads to websites that target specific users when they know the likely next step a user will take based on past internet use.
It's either really devious, or very poorly planned.
A list located at the bottom of the press release from Facebook: [www.facebook.com] This blogger complied a list of what data these websites are likely to send: [www.dcoates.com] The problem with Beacon is that ALL users of a website have...
Facebook's Beacon Even Sneakier Than Originally Thought
A list located at the bottom of the press release from Facebook: [www.facebook.com]
This blogger complied a list of what data these websites are likely to send: [www.dcoates.com]
The problem with Beacon is that ALL users of a website have info sent to Facebook. It is automatic, even though it is not linked to an account. Even without linking to a Facebook account, the info gathered on every user of a website is excellent marketing information. They could sell ads to websites that target specific users when they know the likely next step a user will take based on past internet use.
It's either really devious, or very poorly planned.
Caveat emptor.