timster Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Facebook has introduced a new feature today that allows users to select a legacy contact, who will be able to manage their account after they pass away. Once Facebook has been notified of a user passing away, the social network will 'memorialize' the account and enable access to the legacy contact who can manage the profile. Once everything is configured, this contact will be able to announce a memorial service (or share a personal message) on the top of the Timeline, respond to new friend requests, update profile and cover photos, and even download an archive of photos, posts and profile information that person shared on Facebook. Note that personal messages will be off limits and the legacy contact is unable to log in as the deceased. The legacy contacts feature is currently rolling out in the US to begin with and Facebook will expand the roll-out to more countries over time. If you'd rather not have someone access your profile once you've passed away, you can simply have Facebook delete your account altogether. http://www.windowscentral.com/facebook-now-lets-you-choose-what-happens-your-account-after-you-die http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2015/02/adding-a-legacy-contact/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31438707 http://gadgetgoof.com/2015/02/now-can-choose-happens-facebook-profile-die/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted February 12, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted February 12, 2015 i guess that's the logical next step, since they are here to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted February 12, 2015 Supervisor Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm glad they will also offer the ability to remove the account completely once you're gone. I have no idea if I will still be using Facebook when I go, but I would just want everything to be removed. Actually, I probably wouldn't care - I'll be dead, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycomiko Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 So how will Facebook know you've passed away? It's not like you can post about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Wasn't this reported a year or two ago? On this very site?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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