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ExcerptsAbout Facebook
Redesigning the WebsiteOn March 04, 2009, Facebook's redesigned home page was launched. In the new home page, users could filter their inbox for unread messages. They could 'filter 'news feeds' based on friend groups and families. The news feed could be also filtered by applications like photos, videos etc. Users could also select unwanted messages as spam... The Road AheadAs of June 2009, Facebook had approximately 250 million active users (Refer Exhibit VIII for Some Statistics about Facebook). However, analysts pointed out some challenges that Facebook would face in the near future. One of the main challenges before Facebook would be to comply with new regulations on privacy set up by different countries (Refer Exhibit IX for Share of Active Facebook Users by Region in June 2009)... ExhibitsExhibit I: Highlights of the Guidelines Issued by Article 29
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