Facebook just fixed a privacy bug in a feature of its mobile app called “Photo Sync.” That’s good news…but did you even notice that Photo Sync was on in the first place?
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Frat banned for exploiting female students on Facebook
Penn State’s Kappa Delta Rho chapter was banned over a group featuring photos of drug deals, hazing rituals, and nude, unconscious women.
Facebook Messenger to let you send money to friends
Starting in the US, users of Messenger will soon be able to link their debit cards to the service and use it to instantly message money to friends, as easily as sending over a selfie. 
Facebook clarifies what you can and cannot post on the site
Facebook has issued detailed new guidance on what it counts as “unacceptable content”, such as some nudity, hate speech and graphic videos.
Facebook faces class action lawsuit over children’s online purchases
Facebook must defend itself against a California class action lawsuit that claims payments taken from children violate state laws.
Facebook to let marketers see what people are talking about
Pick your marketing keyword. Example: “frizz.” Facebook’s ready to offer (anonymised) data to the anti-frizz marketers about who’s saying what.
Armed robber caught after boasting about planned stick-up on Facebook
A man was caught trying to rob a Tesco grocery store 15 minutes after posting his plan onto Facebook. 
Facebook post criticizing employer lands Florida man in Abu Dhabi prison
Used to First Amendment protection, he never would have imagined that berating his employer would land him in an Emirati jail. Now, Ryan Pate faces a potential 5 years in jail and a stiff fine. 
Facebook explains when and why it peeps at your account
A Facebook engineer asked if it would be OK to take a look at Paavo Siljamäki’s profile. Sure, he said. Then he wondered: how many employees can get in without credentials?
Woman reunited with stolen iPhone thanks to accidental Facebook selfie post
A woman and her iPhone have been happily reunited, thanks to the new owner having accidentally posted a selfie onto her Facebook page that went viral.