More than 500 million people would agree that Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues…but of course there’s more to this social networking site.

The many applications that can be attached to your Facebook account can make it either more fun, with games or more productive with applications for business, social groups and more.

However before adding any app to your facebook account, it’s important to know exactly how it will interact with your own personal information, including access to your friends list.

If you’re not sure what else an application will do, besides what it advertises, don’t allow it access to your account. For more information on Facebook and privacy, visit http://www.avg.com.au/news/Facebook_Privacy_is_Complicated/ and http://www.avg.com.au/news/avg_ten_tips_for_staying_safe_on_facebook/