What Is Facebook's Motivation for Offering New Features Under an Opt-Out

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is Facebook's motivation for offering new features under an opt-out scheme?

• A) It gives users a sense of control of their online activities.
• B) It is easier for users to manage, as opposed to complex opt-in programs.
• C) It ensures a larger audience, and helps enhance network effects and data advantages.
• D) Internet laws stipulate that all new features offered by social networks should be based on an opt-out format.
• E) Users are seldom bothered about managing their personal data and tracking of their online activities.

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