Facebook recently took an about face regarding the controversial change to its term of service that grants Facebook the "perpetual worldwide license" to anything that is posted in the network. Amidst cries of violations of privacy and the claim of ownership, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg opted to revert to the old licensing agreement to re-examine and re-assess the controversial change.
With an estimated 175 million users using facebook, the terms of service that govern members as they routinely share comments, prictures and more online and website needs is a paramount concern since it serves as the governing document that all its members adhere to. As Zuckerberg reiterated, the terms "aren't just documents that protect our rights, it is the governing document for how the service is used by everyone across the world." With the advent of "cyber communities" that people now generally participate in, protection and ownership concerns over the information posted is now becoming more important. It is this challenge, together with the vast scope of such communities that need to be addressed not only by the makers but also the users.
With an estimated 175 million users using facebook, the terms of service that govern members as they routinely share comments, prictures and more online and website needs is a paramount concern since it serves as the governing document that all its members adhere to. As Zuckerberg reiterated, the terms "aren't just documents that protect our rights, it is the governing document for how the service is used by everyone across the world." With the advent of "cyber communities" that people now generally participate in, protection and ownership concerns over the information posted is now becoming more important. It is this challenge, together with the vast scope of such communities that need to be addressed not only by the makers but also the users.
No comments:
Post a Comment