Is Facebook Places a Privacy Concern?

19 August, 2010

Facebook Places, which will launch in the US only at first, will allow users to 'check in' at a location

Facebook risks a privacy backlash today when it launches a feature that automatically shares information on the location of users with their online friends.

The feature allows users to "check in" at locations which will then be shared with their friends and Facebook network but it is likely to raise concerns over safety. Users will also be able to browse shops, clubs and nearby venues to see which friends are nearby, leading to concerns it could put individual's security at risk.