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Facebook Changes Privacy Controls As Criticism Escalates

Under intense public and regulatory scrutiny over how it allowed unauthorized access to millions of its users' data, the network has made it easier for people to see what information they've shared.

Facebook responded to intensifying criticism over its mishandling of user data Wednesday by adding features to its site that give users more visibility and control over how their information is shared. The changes also enable users to prevent the social

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