Facebook’s newest app may have a huge security problem for teens

Lifestage, Facebook’s new app aimed at teens, is a great concept that captures a bit of the energy Facebook once had as a startup. It’s got a huge privacy issue that may affect teens, though. The main (maybe only) problem with Lifestage is that it relies on self-reporting for age. Business Insider recently put it through its paces, and notes that all you have to do is say you’re under 18 and Lifestage lets you choose a high school to identify with. Perhaps even more troubling is Facebook’s response to the report: We are releasing Lifestage to a limited number…

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