Facebook’s privacy policy puts forward a detailed overview of how Facebook uses and shares information with third parties. The policy also presents advice on the steps users should take to ensure their personal information meets their desired privacy. The policy emphasises that the onus is on the user to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and highlights the risks involved if steps are not taken. However research shows the majority of Facebook users do not read the privacy policy. Govani and Pashley (2005) found 80 per cent of Facebook users surveyed had not read the privacy policy and Jones and Soltren (2005) found 89 per cent of Facebook users failed to review the policy. Bilton (2010) points out that Facebook’s privacy policy is a lengthy, tedious and complex 5,830 words and arguably a main reason why so many users have not read the privacy policy.