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April 29, 2010
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Facebook's Social Web: How to Protect Your Privacy
By default, Facebook users are now opted into the site's new Web-wide sharing services. If you'd rather keep your personal info private on Facebook, here's a step-by-step guide to taking back control. - JR Raphael, PCWorld
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