Nearly 13 million Facebook users don’t use available privacy controls

Even though Facebook privacy breaches are the cause of huge outrage for many users, it seems that many others are entirely oblivious when it comes to protecting their online information.

A new study by Consumer Reports has found that out of the 150 million Facebook users in the U.S., almost 13 million say that they don't set their privacy settings, or don't know that they exist. And 28 per cent of users surveyed said that they share everything, or almost everything, posted to their wall with an audience wider than just their friends.

The study goes on to highlight that it isn't just a lax attitude than can lead to your information being shared with those other than who you choose. Consumer Reports shared information that may be shocking to some:

"Did you know that Facebook gets a report every time you visit a site with a Facebook "Like" button, even if you never click the button, are not a Facebook user, or are not logged in?" Consumer Reports says.

If privacy online and on Facebook is a concern for you, you can try some of the tips from this PC World story on how to lock down your profile with the new Timeline format. Regardless of what you choose to do, however, make sure that you take a moment to check out the available privacy settings before publishing your next post.