Facebook Disclaimers – Do They Work?

According to Snopes.com , which verified that this disclaim is a hoax, the disclaimer reads like this:

Due to the fact that Facebook has chosen to involve software that will allow the theft of my personal information, I state: at this date of January 4, 2015, in response to the new guidelines of Facebook, pursuant to articles L.111, 112 and 113 of the code of intellectual property, I declare that my rights are attached to all my personal data drawings, paintings, photos, video, texts etc. published on my profile and my page. For commercial use of the foregoing my written consent is required at all times.

All social websites have terms and conditions that you agree to every time you post something. It is important that you read any updates to this agreement as well as any updates to the privacy policy. Posting the above disclaimer does nothing to change Facebook’s rights. If you are concerned with maintain control over your intellectual property, you should not be posting it on social media websites. However, if you feel compelled to post and you are worried about maintaining privacy, your best bet is to use Facebook’s privacy and applications settings. Anything that is posted for viewing by the public is considered fair game and not protected.

If you have questions regarding how to protect your intellectual property or how we can assist you with your business-related needs, contact the knowledgeable lawyers at The Swenson Law Firm to schedule an appointment.

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