Stop using apps that use Facebook connect

April 4, 2018 by Paul Spoerry 2 Comments

It’s time for app developers to fall out of love with Facebook Login
Logging into apps via Facebook in 2009 was a novel idea. In 2018, it’s a sign of how willing we are to hand over data to any third-party app with a simple tap on that familiar blue button.

The Connect with Facebook button/Facebook Login let users skip the account creation step and use their existing Facebook accounts. It comes at the expense of handing over all manner of data to Facebook and allowing apps to pull user profile data for personal information and contact lists.

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I’m a groovy cat who’s into technology, Eastern Thought, and house music. I’m a proud and dedicated father to the coolest little guy on the planet (seriously, I'm NOT biased). I’m fascinated by ninjas, the Internet, and anybody who can balance objects on their nose for long periods of time.

I have a utility belt full of programming languages and a database of all my knowledge on databases... I practice code fu. Oh, I've also done actual Kung Fu, and have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

I run. I meditate. I dance. I blog at PaulSpoerry.com, tweet @PaulSpoerry, and I'm here on Google+.

I'm currently work for IBM developing web enabled insurance applications for IBM and support and develop a non-profit called The LittleBigFund.

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Karen Branch says

April 18, 2018 at 6:16 pm

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