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December 30, 2012 11:57 pm GMT

Foursquare Updates Privacy Policy to Display Full Names


Foursquare sent out an email on Saturday detailing updates to its privacy policy and planned service changes that will take place in January.

Currently, usernames are displayed with full first names and an initial for surnames (e.g., Kenneth R.) on the location-based social network. Starting next year, however, profiles will display both full first and last names.

"We get emails every day saying that it's now confusing. So, with this change, full names are going to be public," the email said, adding that users can alter their full names under the "settings" tab.

What's more, companies will now be able to view a more detailed overview of visitors that have checked in throughout the…
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