12-02-2015 14:15 via feeds.theguardian.com

Facebook ‘legacy contact’ can take over your account when you die

Social network finally rolls out a contingency plan for if the worst happens allowing a trusted person to take control of a deceased’s accountFacebook is letting users in the US designate a “legacy contact” that can take control of an account after their death.
The new setting within Facebook’s security options allows a trusted family member or friend to make one last post on the behalf of the deceased. It also lets them manage friend requests, update the cover and profile photos and a
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