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PostSubject: Ridiculous: Facebook under fire for setting sights on pre-teens   Ridiculous: Facebook under fire for setting sights on pre-teens Icon_minitimeWed Jun 06, 2012 3:24 am

Facebook is facing criticism from US politicians after reports the company is exploring ways to let children under 13 onto its social network.

The co-chairmen of the Bi-Partisan Congressional Privacy Caucus, Joe Barton and Edward Markey, have sent a letter to the chief executive of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, asking him to provide details on the company's plans for allowing access to children younger than 13, who fall under stricter regulations regarding online privacy.

It is understood the company has not made a final decision on whether or how to give them access.
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While the move would expand Facebook's user base, it would also invite further scrutiny over privacy and security on the world's largest social network.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/facebook-under-fire-for-setting-sights-on-preteens-20120605-1zuaz.html#ixzz1wznL4mS1
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