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A new study published in the journal "Big Data" found that ad campaigns can make inferences about whether a user is gay based on as little as three likes, even when users intentionally withhold their sexual orientation. The study also noted that Facebook and advertisers can draw incorrect conclusions based on a user's likes.

Within the short history of the social network, several incidents have highlighted the real-life risks and consequences of online information about sexual orientation. Following a Facebook policy change inthe Facebook friends of a Washington, D. On average, hiding just 3.

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If a user saw an ad on Facebook from an LGBTQ advocacy group, for example, the user could tell Facebook not to make similar inferences about them in the future. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Skip to Content.

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