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Beacon Does Track Users Who Log Off: Facebook

Admission contradicts earlier denials

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 3, 2007 8:21 PM CST

(Newser) – Facebook has admitted that its Beacon ad system is tracking users even when they've logged off the site, PC World reports. Even those who opt out of the system that broadcasts activities to friends are being monitored. The company's email announcement reverses earlier denials and...   Read full story »

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