Article 37DD Facebook still suspending Native Americans over 'real name' policy

Facebook still suspending Native Americans over 'real name' policy

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Amanda Holpuch in New York
from Technology | The Guardian on (#37DD)

Unlike Katy Perry's Left Shark, many have to provide multiple forms of ID to prove they are who they say they are in latest row over controversial policy

Changes to Facebook's "real name" policy have failed to stop users from being suspended from the site, leading activists to renew their push to have the tech giant change its policy.

Dana Lone Hill, a Native American, had her account reinstated last week after being asked to provide multiple forms of identification. Lone Hill is one of many Native Americans to report having their accounts suspended or names changed to match Facebook's policy.

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