Facebook releases privacy guide for new users

From now on, new users will be given specific instructions on Facebook’s default settings, sharing permissions, policies on data access, rules about apps, games and third-party Web sites, advertisements, photo tags and the way the site finds friends and connections for new users.

The revamped process, which is rolling out to new users starting Nov 2, walks them through each of these privacy concerns and tries to clarify where they should be looking for information on what they’re sharing and with whom. The network’s changes come in part due to the efforts of the Irish Data Protection Commissioner’s Office. Existing Facebook users looking for a little clarity on how the network’s privacy settings work can head to the Facebook Help Center or their own settings for the information provided to new users.