Social network Facebook has finally given in to demands of allowing others to operate a dead user’s account. It has decided to introduce a nomination facility like in banks. FB has introduced a ‘Legacy Contact’ as a feature. Under this, a user can pick 1 person of his choice who will then be allowed to manage the account on the original user’s passing away.
How Facebook Is Trying to Make Death Less Complicated – TIME
It’s a morbid thought, but after your death, your Facebook profile suddenly becomes more valuable to those you leave behind. Your friends or family might want to archive your photos, wall…
Facebook ‘legacy contact’ can take over your account when you die – The Guardian
Facebook ‘legacy contact’ can take over your account when you dieThe GuardianLegacy contacts will also be able to download an archive of the deceased’s posts and photos, but not private messages, and they will not be able to alter posts…
Facebook to allow ‘legacy contacts’ for when you die – CNET
Your legacy contact could, for instance, write a post announcing details of a memorial service, update your profile picture and cover photo, respond to new friend requests, or download an archive…
Facebook lets you choose what happens to your profile after you die – Engadget
You can’t take your Facebook friends with you to the afterlife, but at least you can now prevent your snarky comments about Drag Race serving as a poor memorial. The social…
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