Articles relating to FACEBOOK.Links to Observer newspaper 23rd may 10. Possible resources for work relating to use of internet data.

Links to interesting article in the Observer [23rd May 10] related to Facebook and its use of data. The issue of internet data is a huge media issue. Facebook's business model, like most web business, involves selling data to 'third parties'. The implications of this, along with the use of cookies and behavioural targeting, are HUGE. Who has access to our Web data and how is it being used?
The Observer editorial is an interesting read.

THE INTERNET IS NOT A PRIVATE SPACE.

DON'T SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH THE DIGITAL WORLD.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/may/23/facebook-network-begins-to-unravel

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/may/23/editorial-privacy-facebook

Channel four news link Monday 24th May.

http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/science_technology/founder+pledges+facebook+privacy+changes/3658387

The Guardian has a whole host of relevant articles relating to Facebook. Click on link below to access article from Media Guardian published on 31st May 2010 but navigate this site to develop a broader understanding of the media issues and debates that relate to Facebook.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/may/31/facebook-friend-foe-traffic

Click on link for Facebook related ethical issues:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/10210169.stm