Facebook Policy Primer

Policy Primer Facebook

Net303 – Stephanie Dwyer

“Facebook started in the United States as a way for some college kids to stay in touch when they had left campus - and it’s evolved since then to

become one of the largest social networks in the world”



“Facebook is the largest online social network. Founded in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and fellow Harvard students Eduardo Saverin,

Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes”



“Facebook is the largest online social network. Founded in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and fellow Harvard students Eduardo Saverin,

Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes”

“Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected”

(Facebook, 2013).

Worldwide, there are over 1.5 Billion Facebook users.


699 million people log onto Facebook daily, which represents a 26% increase from 2012 to 2013.



Age 25 to 34, at 29.7% of users, is the most common age demographic.




Facebook users are 53% female and 47% male.





Highest traffic occurs mid-week between 1 to 3 pm.






There are 83 million fake profiles.







Photo uploads total 300 million per day.








Every 60 seconds on Facebook: 510 comments are posted, 293,000 statuses are updated, and 136,000 photos are uploaded.








Every 60 seconds on Facebook: 510 comments are posted, 293,000 statuses are updated, and 136,000 photos are uploaded.

Five new profiles are created every second.

..and how many of those users read the Facebook Terms of Service..?

Not Many…

Not Many…

it’s 14,000 words!

(Smith, 2013)

Not Many…


Did you read it?

(Smith, 2013)

Not Many…


Did you read it?

(Smith, 2013)

Just by using or accessing Facebook, you agree to Facebook’s of Rights and

Responsibilities ("Statement," "Terms," or "SRR") derives from the Facebook Principles

Hope you all understand English because any translation that misinterprets or contradicts the

English version will not counts as ‘English version controls’

Well the good news is that Facebook do care about your privacy, however for you actually gain some

privacy you will need to read through pages of content online and adjust many different account security

settings. They have provided a ‘Data Use Policy’ to explain how Facebook can collect and user your

content and information!

Sharing Your Content and Information


You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook!


You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook! However you need to control it by making changes to your privacy

and application settings

Have you made any adjustments to your

settings?


settings?If so, well done looks like you have read the ‘Statement’ and/or

Policy!


settings?If so, well done looks like you have read the ‘Statement’ and/or Policy!

If not, well you’re allowing the world to see everything!


settings?If so, well done looks like you have read the ‘Statement’ and/or Policy!

If not, well you’re allowing the world to see everything!

Even if you have been careful and have attempted to control what others can access via Facebook there are still settings that most

users are not aware of, that allows private details to be accessed by third parties.

Even if you have been careful and have attempted to control what others can access via Facebook there are still settings that most users

are not aware of, that allows private details to be accessed by third parties.

If you choose to hide your gender, it only hides it on your timeline. This is because Facebook just like the applications you and your friends use,

need to use your gender to refer to you properly on the site.

Even if you have been careful and have attempted to control what others can access via Facebook there are still settings that most users

are not aware of, that allows private details to be accessed by third parties.

If you choose to hide your gender, it only hides it on your timeline. This is because Facebook just like the applications you and your friends use,

need to use your gender to refer to you properly on the site.

Facebook Friends or foes?

Facebook Friends or foes?

Are you aware that in some instances that it is your friends that are inadvertently sharing your private details?

Facebook Friends or foes? Are you aware that in some instances that it is your friends that are

inadvertently sharing your private details?

“Unless you have locked down your privacy settings correctly - the apps, games and websites that your *friends* use can also access your

personal details, photos and updates” (Cluley, 2013)

Facebook Friends or foes? Are you aware that in some instances that it is your friends that are

inadvertently sharing your private details?

“Unless you have locked down your privacy settings correctly - the apps, games and websites that your *friends* use can also access your personal details,

photos and updates” (Cluley, 2013)

“If you select "Only Me" as the audience for your friend list, but your friend sets her friend list to "Public," anyone will be able to see your connection on

your friend's timeline” (Facebook, 2013).

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Feedback…

Feedback… Well it is welcomed by Facebook but if your feedback or suggestions

are used don’t expect any reward!



Their theory is they have no obligation to compensate you because you have no obligation to share your feedback or suggestions!



Their theory is they have no obligation to compensate you because you have no obligation to share your feedback or suggestions!

The agreement for a ‘Safe’ Facebook involves you!


By using Facebook you agree that you will not:


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam collect other users content or information


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam collect other users content or information engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid

scheme, on Facebook



scheme, on Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code.


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam collect other users content or information engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme, on

Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else.


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam collect other users content or information engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a

pyramid scheme, on Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging to

someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user.



pyramid scheme, on Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging

to someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading,

malicious, or discriminatory.



scheme, on Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging to

someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious,

or discriminatory. do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the

proper working or appearance of Facebook


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam collect other users content or information engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme,

on Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone

else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or

discriminatory. do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper

working or appearance of Facebook

You also agree to ensure that your content does not include:


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam collect other users content or information engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme, on

Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or

discriminatory. do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper working

or appearance of Facebook

You also agree to ensure that your content does not include: a hate speech




someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or



You also agree to ensure that your content does not include: a hate speech threatening content



pyramid scheme, on Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging to

someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading,

malicious, or discriminatory. do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the


You also agree to ensure that your content does not include: a hate speech threatening content pornographic content




someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious,

or discriminatory. do anything that could disable, overburden, or impair the


You also agree to ensure that your content does not include: a hate speech threatening content pornographic content incites violence




someone else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or



You also agree to ensure that your content does not include: a hate speech threatening content pornographic content incites violence contains nudity


By using Facebook you agree that you will not: post any spam collect other users content or information engage in unlawful multi-level marketing, such as a pyramid scheme,

on Facebook upload viruses or other malicious code. solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone

else. bully, intimidate, or harass any user. use Facebook to do anything unlawful, misleading, malicious, or



You also agree to ensure that your content does not include: a hate speech threatening content pornographic content incites violence contains nudity graphic or gratuitous violence.

Registration and Account Security


When creating your Facebook account you commitment that you will not:



You will not provide any false personal information on Facebook




Create an account for anyone other than yourself without permission.





Create more than one personal account.





Create more than one personal account. Use your personal timeline primarily for your own commercial

gain.






gain. Use Facebook if you are under 13.






gain. Use Facebook if you are under 13. Use Facebook if you are a convicted sex offender.



You will not provide any false personal information on Facebook Create an account for anyone other than yourself without

permission. Create more than one personal account. Use your personal timeline primarily for your own commercial

gain. Use Facebook if you are under 13. Use Facebook if you are a convicted sex offender. Share your password with anyone

Protecting Other People's Rights


Facebook expects you respect other people's rights just as they do!



So by accessing Facebook you agree that you will not



So by accessing Facebook you agree that you will not post content or take any action on Facebook that infringes or

violates someone else's rights or otherwise violates the law.




violates someone else's rights or otherwise violates the law. use our copyrights or trademarks




violates someone else's rights or otherwise violates the law. use our copyrights or trademarks post anyone's identification documents or sensitive financial

information on Facebook.






Facebook can



So by accessing Facebook you agree that you will not post content or take any action on Facebook that infringes or violates

someone else's rights or otherwise violates the law. use our copyrights or trademarks post anyone's identification documents or sensitive financial information

on Facebook.

Facebook can We can remove any content or information you post on Facebook if we

believe that it violates this Statement or our policies.






Facebook can We can remove any content or information you post on Facebook if

we believe that it violates this Statement or our policies. We provide you with tools to help you protect your intellectual

property rights. To learn more, visit our How to Report Claims of Intellectual Property Infringement page.

Amendments to the ‘Statement’ or Policies


If make changes to the Statement they notify the Facebook users by putting a notice Facebook Site Governance Page 7 days prior and you can make comments. If changes are to the policies they may or not

tell you!


If make changes to the Statement they notify the Facebook users by putting a notice Facebook Site Governance Page 7 days prior and you can make comments. If changes are to the policies they may or not tell you!

Oh and after any of these changes whether you are aware or not, your continued use of Facebook constitutes your acceptance of the amended

terms.


If make changes to the Statement they notify the Facebook users by putting a notice Facebook Site Governance Page 7 days prior and you can make comments. If changes are to the policies they may or not tell you!

Oh and after any of these changes whether you are aware or not, your continued use of Facebook constitutes your acceptance of the amended

terms.

Terminations

Terminations

Termination of your account can be done by Facebook if you violate any part of the ‘Statement’ and/or create risk or possible legal issues for

Facebook.

Terminations


Facebook.

They may email about the termination or they will just wait until the next time you attempt to log in!

Terminations


Facebook.

They may email about the termination or they will just wait until the next time you attempt to log in!

Copyright

Copyright

“Facebook respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to helping third parties protect their rights” (Facebook,

2012).

Copyright

“Facebook respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to helping third parties protect their rights”

(Facebook, 2012).

The Statement of Rights and Responsibilities prohibits you from posting content that violates another party's intellectual property rights. If you post copyright material on Facebook any issues are

on you as you have agreed not to!

Copyright

“Facebook respects the intellectual property rights of others and is committed to helping third parties protect their rights” (Facebook, 2012).

The Statement of Rights and Responsibilities prohibits you from posting content that violates another party's intellectual property rights. If you post copyright

material on Facebook any issues are on you as you have agreed not to!

If Facebook is provided with a legitimate infringement notice the content will be removed or disabled. If you or any other users continue to infringe copyright

your account will be terminated!

Facebook

Facebook

Even though Facebook set rules for the user conduct they don’t control nor direct users’ actions so they are therefore not responsible for any content or

activity on Facebook.

Facebook

Even though Facebook set rules for the user conduct they don’t control nor direct users’ actions so they are therefore not responsible for any content

or activity on Facebook.

You won’t be able to hide behind Facebook if any claims, cause of actions or disputes arise because of your content! By using Facebook you agree to

indemnify and hold Facebook harmless from and against all damages, losses, and expenses.

References

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