Following the recent blow-up over changes to its privacy policies, Facebook is set to roll out simplified privacy controls over the next few weeks for its users.

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, wrote a column in the Washington Post yesterday, answering Facebook's recent privacy concerns. He admits that they "missed the mark" on Facebook's privacy controls which are "too complex" and promises changes to come in the next few weeks. The Atlantic, however, refutes points in his post.

According to the WSJ, Facebook, along with MySpace and other social networking sites, had been sending data to companies that could be used to identify user names and profiles, despite promises from the site to the contrary.

Perhaps it's time to worry what Facebook is actually doing to your private information given its blatant lack of concern for your privacy.

Facebook vice president for public policy, Elliot Schrage answers the New York Times' readers' questions about privacy.

Facebook released their new 'open graph' feature last week, automatically turning it on for its millions of users. If you don't want your personal preferences broadcast all over the internet, here's how to turn it off.

Microsoft and Facebook launches "Docs", a cloud platform which allows you to create Microsoft Office documents to share with your Facbook contacts.

A mafia boss in Italy has been caught while in hiding due to his constant use of Facebook.

If you are a regular user of Facebook, here's 3 privacy settings you should know.