Facebook clarifies how Like plugin works, addresses privacy concerns
Facebook responded to reports today that alleged the social network was scanning private messages and Liking pages on users’ behalf.
The company clarified that the Like count of an article or webpage will increase when users share the link via direct messages, however no private information is shared. URLs sent through private messages are not shown publicly on user profiles and users will not see a friend’s name or photo next to a Like button if the person shared the article privately.
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