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: 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.