A popular Internet and social media hoax surfaced again. Thousands of Facebook users have been copying and pasting a warning about changes to Facebook’s privacy policy. Below is a sample of what is being copied and pasted on millions of Facebook users accounts
“As of September 26th, 2015 at 01:16 a.m. Eastern standard time, I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, or posts, both past and future. By this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, or take any other action against me based on 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 If you do not publish a statement at least once it will be tactically allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in the profile status updates. DO NOT SHARE. You MUST copy and paste.”
Numerous news organizations, attorneys and even Facebook itself have investigated and found this statement’s claims to be baseless and false. Additionally, a simple Facebook status cannot protect a user from negating the privacy & copyright laws to which the user agreed. http://surfyourname.com/facebook-hoax-re-surfaces/
But none of this matters because the claims are false. Please feel free to link or share this article with any Facebook users who have fallen victim to this attention-seeking hoax that preys on the wary and cautious. As always, Surf Your Name is always at the top of the news on social media like Facebook, web design, hosting, marketing, and all forms of electronic media! If you have any questions, feel free to message us on Facebook or give us a call at 910-452-6345!
