Facebook has now said that users will have to opt-in to the beacon system
Facebook backs down on Beacon plans
Service won't tell your friends what you buy
vnunet.com, 03 Dec 2007
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Facebook hits advertising hurdle
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Campaigners slam Facebook Beacon
MoveOn.org fights for users' privacy 22 Nov 2007
Facebook hits advertising hurdle
Users complain about the way new advertising system was set up 07 Dec 2007
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