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 account

Facebook 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 archive content.

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