Facebook Posts Can’t Stop Meta from Using Your Photos and Data

Washington: So, there’s this post going around that claims if you share it, you can stop Facebook from using your data. Sounds tempting, right? But here’s the kicker: it doesn’t work.

The post says that “60 Minutes” warned users to share a message to protect their privacy. But that’s just not true. It’s a classic chain message, and sharing it won’t change a thing.

The message goes something like this: it claims that if you don’t post it, you’re giving Facebook permission to use your photos and info. But that’s not how it works.

People have been asking if sharing this message will actually help. Spoiler alert: it won’t. Facebook’s terms of service already give them the right to use your data when you sign up.

These posts are just examples of “copypasta,” which is when a block of text gets copied and shared over and over. Similar messages have been floating around for years, and they’re all misleading.

Even if you post something like this, it won’t change how Facebook uses your data. The way they handle your info is laid out in their privacy policy, which you agree to when you create an account.

A search of “60 Minutes” didn’t show any evidence that they told users to share this message. It’s all just a myth.

According to legal experts, your privacy rights are determined by the privacy policies of the companies you use, not by a post you share. Facebook’s terms clearly state that when you share content, you’re giving them permission to use it.

So, if you’re worried about your data, remember that no chain message can protect you. Just be aware of what you’re agreeing to when you use social media.