Are Facebook records public?
“Any Facebook or social media communication is a public record, just like an email,” said Phoenix-based attorney Dan Barr, who has worked for the Star and handles First Amendment and public records issues across Arizona.
Are social media comments public record?
Take, for example, California’s law, which includes some of the most commonly used language indicating that all electronic communication including social media is a public record.
How do I report Facebook to the government?
www.ftc.gov/complaint or call 1-877-FTC-HELP.
What are the 9 exemptions to a FOIA request?
FOIA Exemptions
- Exemption 1. Classified Documents Pertaining to National Defense and Foreign Policy.
- Exemption 2. Internal Personnel Rules and Practices.
- Exemption 3. Information Exempt Under Other Laws.
- Exemption 4.
- Exemption 5.
- Exemption 6.
- Exemption 7.
- Exemption 8.
What type of information you can get from Facebook?
The data we receive includes your user ID, the website you’re visiting, the date and time and other browser-related info. If you’re logged out or don’t have a Facebook account and visit a website with the Like button or another social plugin, your browser sends us a more limited set of info.
What is public information on Facebook?
Your Public Profile includes your name, gender, username and user ID (account number), profile picture, and cover photo. This info is also public. Some of the ways this helps us connect you are: Your name, profile picture and cover photo help people recognize you.
Can public officials delete Facebook comments?
Public officials increasingly use Facebook, Twitter, Zoom and other social media platforms to share information relating to government business. These functions make their page subject to First Amendment protections, meaning they cannot block accounts or delete comments just because they disagree.
Are social media posts personal data?
To clarify, personal data is any information related to a natural person or ‘Data Subject’, that can be used to directly or indirectly identify the person. It can be anything from a name, a photo, an email address, bank details, posts on social networking websites, medical information, or a computer IP address.
What happens if you report someone on Facebook?
When something gets reported to Facebook, we’ll review it and take action on anything we determine doesn’t follow our Community Standards. Unless you’re reporting an incident of intellectual property infringement, your report will be kept confidential and the account you reported won’t see who reported them.
How many reports are needed to delete a Facebook account?
There is no fixed number mentioned officially. It depends on the severity of the case and the authenticity of the report. Sometimes even one genuine report can make Facebook delete an account and that too within 24 hours.
Why would a FOIA be denied?
If the Bureau or Office that is the custodian of the records determines that there are no records responsive to your request, or that one or more of the FOIA exemptions described above applies to the documents you request, your request will be denied in writing.
What happens if a FOIA request is ignored?
If your request is denied, and your internal appeal does not reverse this decision, you may sue the agency in the United State District Court in your state of residence, in the state where the records are located, or in the District of Columbia.
Does Facebook data show deleted messages?
You won’t find information or content that you deleted because we delete that content from our servers. Keep in mind: The categories of data we receive, collect, and save may change over time. Learn more about your Facebook data in our Privacy Policy.
How long does Facebook keep deleted data?
After deleting your Facebook account, you’ll have a 30-day window to change your mind. Once those 30 days are up, all your information will be permanently deleted and inaccessible.
Can I check who viewed my Facebook profile?
No, Facebook doesn’t let people track who views their profile. Third-party apps also can’t provide this functionality. If you come across an app that claims to offer this ability, please report the app. Was this helpful?
Is it illegal to delete Facebook comments?
The court found, “government official” pages are a public forum, and users’ First Amendment rights are protected. Therefore, deleting comments or blocking users of the page is censorship.
Is deleting comments a violation of freedom of speech?
Censoring individuals from these pages through blocking accounts or deleting comments can be an unconstitutional restriction on their right to free speech under the First Amendment.
What does GDPR mean for Facebook?
General Data Protection Regulation
Facebook takes data protection and people’s privacy very seriously and we are committed to continuing to comply with data protection laws. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) creates consistent data protection rules across the EU.
Does the GDPR apply to Facebook?
Facebook and its companies, including Instagram, Oculus and WhatsApp, will all comply with the GDPR. With respect to your ads on Instagram, Facebook operates the advertising service that shows ads on Instagram. Facebook and its companies, including Instagram, Oculus and WhatsApp, will all comply with the GDPR.
Can you find out who reported you on Facebook?
You cannot find out who reported you on Facebook. Facebook keeps this information confidential as it could become a problem if you knew who it was that reported you.
Can someone know you reported them on Facebook?
When you report someone on Facebook, they will be notified that somebody has reported them. However, the report will be confidential, and they won’t know who reported them unless it’s an incident of intellectual property infringement.
Can a person find out who reported them on Facebook?
Unless you’re reporting an incident of intellectual property infringement, your report will be kept confidential and the account you reported won’t see who reported them. Please keep in mind that reporting something to Facebook doesn’t guarantee that it will be removed.
What are the three exclusions to the FOIA?
FOIA Exemptions and Exclusions
- Exemption One: Classified national defense and foreign relations information.
- Exemption Two: Internal agency personnel rules and practices.
- Exemption Three: Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another federal law.
How long does a FOIA request take?
Under the Act, most public authorities may take up to 20 working days to respond, counting the first working day after the request is received as the first day. For schools, the standard time limit is 20 school days, or 60 working days if this is shorter.
How can I recover permanently deleted Facebook messages?
You can recover deleted Facebook messages by downloading them or checking old email notifications. You can also recover them by looking in the cache of the Messenger app, if you use Android. You can also check your archived messages or ask the person you were messaging with for a copy.