Facebook users no longer able to opt out of appearing in search results

Danny Palmer
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Privacy feature removed with Facebook claiming it was 'broken' and 'confusing'

Facebook is removing a privacy feature that enables users to remain hidden from searches. Elimination of the "Who can look up your Timeline by name?" setting means Facebook users will no longer ...

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