Fact check: “Despite the excitement about Covid 19, the new rule on Facebook begins”

“Friends of FB do not forget that from tomorrow, despite the excitement about Covid 19, the new rule begins on Facebook, according to which your photos can be used”

This is how a status post on Facebook begins, which is shared again and again. There is no new Facebook rule, even if a status post talks about it. It is a very old chain letter construct. The rumor is still circulating that Facebook would introduce a new rule that would be to the detriment of its users. This is the following text:

Friends of FB do not forget that from tomorrow, despite the excitement about Covid 19, the new rule begins on Facebook, according to which your photos can be used.
Remember that the deadline for your objection to this use or possible misuse expires today! They could be used in lawsuits against you. Everything you've posted will be published, including messages that have been deleted. For all these reasons, I hereby confirm that under no circumstances do I allow or authorize Facebook to use my information, photos or data relating to myself or people appearing in my profile, as well as messages or publications, past and future. With this statement, I provide a notice and notice to Facebook that it is strictly forbidden to publish, copy, distribute or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its content. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. Violation of my private life may result in criminal prosecution. Note: “Facebook” is now a public entity.
All members should post a note like this. If you want, you can copy and publish this version.
If you do not post the statement at least once, you tacitly authorize the use of your photos and the information contained in updates to your profile status. No sharing, copying and pasting. So in summary, I confirm again that I do NOT allow Facebook to share anything of mine that I have posted on their website: i.e. photos (current or previous), postings, phone numbers or emails, absolutely nothing is allowed in any way without my strict permission written permission can be used, not even my oral content

No matter which version you see on your news feed, they are all not true.

Just the vague time reference of “tomorrow and today” doesn’t quite work, because the text has been copied and shared on Facebook for years. Theoretically, everything in the last three to five years should have been published by everyone who did NOT post this “statement” back then… and what happened? Exactly, nothing!

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In this case, a date was added - and nothing happened in this case either. The changes mentioned simply do not exist. Facebook also points out that this text is pure nonsense and refers to this page: www.facebook.com/fbfacts/1573108242983244

This says:

You may have seen a post asking you to copy and paste a notice elsewhere to maintain control over the content you share on Facebook. Don't believe that. Our policies clearly state: You own all the content and information you post on Facebook. control how they are shared using your privacy and app That's exactly how it works and that hasn't changed.

For more information about who can see the content you share on Facebook and other topics, see Privacy basics.

You can also read the Data Policy to find out what information we collect and how it is used and shared. We want you to be well-informed and in control of your experience on Facebook.

Conclusion

Don't worry, there is no deadline and you don't need to post a cancellation notice on your news feed. Regardless of the version, the text is a persistent chain letter construct that spreads false information. Because there is no way that everything will be posted publicly “tomorrow or today”.

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In line with this topic:

Will Facebook post your private information starting tomorrow?

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