Facebook buys Boston software company that authenticates IDs
Facebook Inc is buying a software firm that specializes in authenticating government-issued identification cards, the two companies said on Tuesday, a step that may help the social media company learn more about the people who buy ads on its network.
[...] Boston-based Confirm Inc, which is privately held, said on its website that the acquisition was the culmination of three years of work to build technology to keep people safe online. [...] Confirm says that its software allows for proof of identity for online transactions, allowing users to detect potentially fraudulent activity.
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(Score: 2) by DannyB on Friday January 26 2018, @07:55PM (4 children)
How about people who consume ads?
I suppose that leaves out people who don't have Facebook accounts. Does it put me in a minority to not have one?
It wouldn't be creepy at all if Facebook started giving free ID cards and readers to account holders. (rather than ad purchasers) Nope. Not one bit creepier. It should not make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
People today are educated enough to repeat what they are taught but not to question what they are taught.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday January 26 2018, @08:01PM (3 children)
yeah so hey how do we opt out
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Friday January 26 2018, @08:07PM
Even more important, how long will it be before we are required to participate? Creepy, indeed.
(Score: 2) by Gaaark on Friday January 26 2018, @10:02PM
Close (or, like in Canada delete) your account and leave facebook.
--- Please remind me if I haven't been civil to you: I'm channeling MDC. ---Gaaark 2.0 ---
(Score: 0, Troll) by Ethanol-fueled on Friday January 26 2018, @10:09PM
Don't use Jewbook and use browser extensions/plugins that block Jewbook's tracking bullshit.
If you lack the willpower to quit Jewbook, then you have only yourself to blame.