In the last few months Facebook has made a number of changes to its user interface.  Some folks like the changes and some folks don’t.  That debate does and will continue.

During the same period Facebook has also made important changes to how secure it keeps the information people post on the site.  Things like your personal e-mail address, what online groups you belong to, and so on.

In making those changes to a user’s security levels Facebook has sometimes clearly explained what has been changed and what steps you might want to take to make your information more (or perhaps less) secure.  But it hasn’t always done so.  Nor has it highlighted other steps a user might want to take to further secure their information, what other groups or companies might be highly interested in a user’s posted information, or what others might do with a user’s information.

Last December the New York Times newspaper published an article highlighting three Facebook settings every user might want to double check.  If you did not see that article you can read it by following this link, The 3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check Now — NYTimes.com.

Even better, the last paragraph of the article has some links which go into more detail about what security threats a Facebook (or any other social networking site) user might want to be aware of and what a person can do to protect themselves.  I particularly like and appreciate the information available through this link,  http://dotrights.org/what-does-facebooks-privacy-transition-mean-you .

3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check Now is a post from: Tim’s California Views @ Oflanagan’s Net

Washington, DC (January 27, 2010): Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today introduced the Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind (H.R. 4533), which will mandate that all consumer electronics, home appliances, kiosks, and electronic office technology provide user interfaces that are accessible to the blind.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “The National Federation of the Blind appreciates the wise and decisive action taken today by Representative Schakowsky.  In recent years, advances in microchip and digital technology have led to the proliferation of everyday products–such as dishwashers or copy machines–that have visual displays and other user interfaces that are inaccessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision.  Inaccessibility of these devices is a major barrier to a blind person’s independence and productivity.  The Technology Bill of Rights will ensure that manufacturers make their products accessible to all consumers, and that blind people will not be left behind as technology continues to advance.”

“The importance of access to technology in today’s society cannot be overstated.  In many cases, a person’s livelihood depends upon the ability to use technology,” said Representative Schakowsky.  “This bill will allow people who are blind or have low vision to compete on a level playing field with their sighted peers and remain productive members of society.”

For more information contact:

Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659‑9314, extension 2330
(410) 262‑1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen@nfb.org

Trevor Kincaid
Communications Director
Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
(202) 225‑2111

Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind Introduced is a post from: Tim’s California Views @ Oflanagan’s Net