Facebook rolls out tool globally to clear third-party data

Zuckerberg said Facebook users will be prompted to review their data when they check their feeds, as part of a 'privacy checkup' implemented by the social network. — AFP Relaxnews

WASHINGTON: Facebook said on Jan 28 that a new tool allowing users of the social network to view and delete data it collects from third parties is rolling out to the estimated two billion members of the leading social network worldwide.

The new feature, part of a stepped-up effort to improve privacy practices, allows users to see and clear "off Facebook activity" used for targeted advertising.