The last reason, in particular, makes it difficult for Facebook users to keep tabs on the always-evolving privacy environment--settings are split into two main categories: account settings (which include some privacy settings) and the main privacy settings page

Hunting for specific privacy settings can be tedious, so we've done the work for you. Here's a list of five of the most important Facebook privacy settings, where to find them and how to change them.

When Facebook its location-based check-in service, "Places," in August 2010, it was quickly met with concerns about its people tagging feature.

With this feature enabled, your Facebook friends can tag you and "check you in" to a place. You receive a notification when you're tagged, and an update is posted on your wall telling your friends where you are and who you're with. You can remove the tagat any time.