Facebook :Beware! This Facebook hoax fooled many of its users
New Delhi: If you are an active Facebook user then you would have most probably seen a 'privacy notice' being posted by many on their timelines. The notice, that claims that the social networking giant is compromising your privacy, is actually a hoax.
Facebook, in a statement, confirmed that the notice asking users to get hold of their privacy is a fraud and they should refrain from posting it.
In form of a post, the notice started circulating on June 28, urging users to copy-paste it. It somehow surfaces on Facebook every couple of years.
"You may have seen a post telling you to copy and paste a notice to retain control over things you share on Facebook. Don't believe it. Our terms say clearly: You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook, and you can control how it's shared through your privacy and application settings. That's how it works, and this hasn't changed," said Facebook.
Further, it clarified, "You can visit Privacy Basics to find out more about who sees what you share on Facebook and other topics. You can also read the Data Policy to find out what information we collect and how it is used and shared. We want you to be informed and in control of your experience on Facebook.”
Many users have fallen for this hoax as they have been copying and pasting the so-called legal notice thinking Facebook would no longer intervene in to their privacy.
However, the social media giant made clear that there hasn’t been any such change in their privacy settings.
The notice that has gone viral goes like this:
"From Tuesday 28 June 2016, I do not give Facebook permission or permission to use my pictures, my information or my publications, both of the past as the future, mine Or the ones where I appear. By this statement, I give my notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, give, sell my information, photos or take any other action against me on the basis of this profile and / or its contents. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. The violation of privacy can be punished by law (UCC 1-308-1 1 308-103 and the Rome statute).Note: Facebook is now a public entity. All members must post a note like this. If you prefer, you can copy and paste this version.If you do not publish a statement at least once, you've given the tacit agreement allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in the updates of state of profile.Do not share. You have to copy and paste."