The vast majority of Facebook users would favour default settings that do not automatically share their information, according to a survey by Sophos. Facebook recently enhanced its privacy settings, allowing users to control who can see their friends and pages, but the network's attitude to data privacy continues to attract criticism as it makes changes to the level of control afforded to regular users. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, said that it's good news that Facebook has responded to user pressure and made it simpler to control what information you share with who. But they have missed an opportunity to address the real issue, and regain the trust of those people who are concerned that Facebook doesn't take privacy and the safety of its users seriously enough. The sad fact is that Facebook's privacy decisions are driven more by economics then the safety of its users. With almost half a billion users, it's time Facebook took responsibility for its ever expanding network and took the best interests of its members seriously, added Cluley.
