Facebook’s Nearby Friends: Building ‘IRL’ Connections While Undermining Your Privacy
Nearly two years ago we reported that Facebook was planning to launch a new feature that would help users locate their friends “In Real Life.” And now “Nearby Friend” is a reality, allowing mobile users to see which of their contacts is in their current vicinity. This tool is optional, and you can also set it for specific groups of friends.
Before turning it on, let’s take a deeper look into the privacy repercussions of using the feature.