Problems with privace? Perhaps Facebook is not for you

"Internet is a medium for communication, and like any other medium if the user wants, their data should be private." The thought of Assistant Prof. Ganjali of UFT'S Department of Computer Science, and a statement I'm sure many people agree with. However, even though sites like Facebook do as much possible to protect your content, people have to realize it's not a guarantee.

"The internet can not possibly be seen as a 'safe place,' meaning if you are distributing information about yourself, your house your dog etc., there's always the possibility someone will find it," explains Toronto lawyer Daniella Bertolli. Indeed Facebook is a very personal sight intentionally designed around sharing information, communications and thoughts with a network of people, so the user has to be paying attention to what they are agreeing upon.

Just recently the site has revamped its content security, really giving the user ultimate customization to what they want shared and not. So if you don't want your, say your mom, to see you hitting a bong in your buddies basement, it's entirely possible.

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT FACEBOOK WILL BE SAFE OR SECURE. A passage from section 15 of Facebook's statement and responsibility page, explaining openly to all users (who pay attention) their policy on security and privacy. Those few who glance at the page after registering understand that Facebook is a social networking sight and can not guarantee total privacy.

Legally Facebook absolves themselves of any liability with this page, so after you check off that box to agree to the sites terms and services, you're by yourself. Therefore, if you're not comfortable with releasing private information about yourself just don't join Facebook, it's pretty fucking easy.