Is Facebook really concerned about the safety and privacy of their users? Well on paper they are. But do they actually manage to enforce every single rule and guideline that they have in their terms of service? Probably not. The way I understand it, their terms of service has been written to protect the users of Facebook, and to also protect Facebook themselves. It allows them to be able to shut anyone down that they believe is in breach of their terms of service.
According to Facebook’s terms of service and privacy policy, content that is allowed can take the form of: photos, videos, personal information, status updates, links, creating an event or group, comments, writing on someone’s Wall, notes or messages. They do not allow offensive material.
For content that is covered by intellectual property rights (e.g. photos and videos ‘IP content’), the user gives Facebook permission, in accordance to the user’s privacy and application settings, to use any IP content that is posted on or in connection with Facebook. This agreement applies until the user deletes the IP content or their account, unless the content has been shared with others who have not deleted it.
Facebook’s terms of service states that, ‘Your privacy is very important to us.’ In order to find out more about their privacy guarantees, Facebook users should look at the privacy policy. This policy claims that users should check their privacy settings to ensure privacy.
Facebook’s terms of service and privacy policy are designed for the safety and privacy of their users. As long as Facebook users comply to the rules and guidelines that Facebook sets out for them, their privacy and safety are guaranteed.
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