<p>Foursquare users, take note. The geolocation social network that lets you compete for mayorships and learn about trending venues is making a few changes to its privacy that you should know about before your next check-in.</p><p>Starting on Jan. 28, your full name will be shown whenever you check in to a venue. Foursquare is responding to what it calls a confusing system where full names are sometimes shown in search results but first name and last initials are shown for check-ins. Now, first and last names will be shown everywhere in an attempt to alleviate that confusion.</p><p>There's good news, though. Foursquare says you can alter your 'full name' anytime at https://foursquare.com/settings. For example, my name has never been Scott Kleinberg or Scott K, it has always been @scottkleinberg. So as you can see, I don't have a problem with my name showing up, but you have a choice. If you do nothing, your first and last name will be shown automatically starting on the 28th. You can also update your avatar, profile, email and other information at this screen.</p><p>Secondly, Foursquare will allow business owners to see more recent customers.</p><p><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/life/ct-tribu-social-media-foursquare-privacy-20130110,0,4662247.story">Keep reading...</a></p>