An audit of Facebook’s privacy policies by the Irish data protection commissioner has concluded the social network must go further in warning users how it and third-party apps handle personal information, following concerns that it was illegally creating “shadow profiles” of non-members.
In response, Facebook said it would maintain “continual dialogue with regulators”.
The social network’s European offices are based in Dublin.
Irish data protection commissioner Billy Hawkes added: “The audit has found a positive approach and commitment on the part of Facebook Ireland to respecting the privacy rights of its users. Arising from the audit, Facebook Ireland has agreed to a wide range of ‘best practice’ improvements to be implemented over the next six months, with a formal review of progress to take place in July of next year.”