Think you own a copyright to the things you post on Facebook? Think again. Because despite a Facebook copyright disclaimer that’s floating around, Facebook (and others) still have the right to use some of the information you post.
The Facebook copyright disclaimer is basically a hoax and offers you no legal protections, reports the New York Daily News. The disclaimer states in part:
Here are three reasons why this disclaimer is legally bogus:
“In response to the new Facebook guidelines, I hereby declare that my copyright is attached to all of my personal details, illustrations, comics, paintings, professional photos and videos, etc. (as a result of the Berner Convention). For commercial use of the above, my written consent is needed at all times!”
Bottom line: If you’re concerned about your privacy, be very selective about what you post online, because the widely circulated Facebook copyright disclaimer has no legal effect. Perhaps your best protection is to simply log off.
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