Had you recently came across a notice on Facebook regarding the profile privacy? Did you share the Facebook notice? It claims there is a change in privacy settings. Don’t believe such notices or statements and share them. Those are actually rumours.

It says you to “copy the statement and paste it into a status update otherwise, your profile and pictures will become public.” There is no need to worry or fret. It is actually a 21st-century version of a chain letter.

Reacting to this statement, Facebook has issued a statement clarifying that the recent ‘privacy notice’ asking users to retain control over the content they post on the platform is a hoax.

Here is the statement which is a Hoax:

“Due to the fact that Facebook has chosen to use a software that will allow the theft of my personal information, I declare the following: At this date of 29 June 2016, in response to the new guidelines of Facebook and under Articles L. 111, 113 and 113 of the code of intellectual property, I declare that my rights are attached to all my personal data, drawings, paintings, photos, text etc.… Published on my profile and on my pages. For commercial use of the foregoing, my written consent is required at all times. Those who read this text can make a copy/paste one their Facebook wall. This will allow them to place themselves under the protection of copyright. The actions mentioned above also apply to the employees, students, agents and/or any other staff under the direction of Facebook. The contents of my profile contain private information. The violation of my privacy is punishable by law (UCC 1-308 1-308 1-103 and the Rome statute). Facebook is now an open capital entity. All members are invited to publish a noticed of this kind, or if they prefer, can copy and paste this version. If you have not published this statement at least once, you will tacitly allow the use of elements such as your photos as well as the information contained in the update of profile… Hi to all and to all! Little Reminder: Protect you! Almost all the account are being hacked. The profile picture and your name are used to create a new Facebook account. And then ask your friends to add them. Your friends think it’s you and accepts. From this moment, the pirates can write what they want under your name!”

Facebook Reaction To The Above Statement:

“You may have seen a post telling you to copy and paste a notice to retain control over things you share on Facebook. Don’t believe it. Our terms say clearly: You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook and you can control how it’s shared through your privacy and application settings. That’s how it works, and this hasn’t changed,” Facebook said in a statement.

Last year, a similar incident took place. Hoax messages became viral asking users to post a legal notice to retain copyright of their pictures and sign up for a paid monthly subscription.

Facebook then clarified, “You can visit Privacy Basics to find out more about who sees what you share on Facebook and other topics. 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 informed and in control of your experience on Facebook.”