Digital Literacy Unit 1: Lesson 2: True or False

True

By accepting the terms of contract you have accepted a legally binding contract and are responsible for its contents.

False. Depending on the service or product's policy, your account might not be searchable anymore. However, if the information was shared or stored or embedded in something else--the image or information is still available. Instagram has a lot of wiggle room to keep your account or content alive within their site even if you cancel the account.

I took down some photos and canceled my account. Except for screen captures, the information and images are gone correct?

True. However, by checking the terms of service box to use the site you have granted them a license to use your content, share your information and storing your information. They don't have to notify you about this or pay your for it.

Instagram does not own your photos.

False. Although you can make it tough for the average person to figure out, your likes, comments, comment structure/patterns, friends, automatic log-ins, and software make it possible to determine who you are. It might take time but can be done.

It is possible to create a "FINSTA" or "INSTAGRAM" account that is completely anonymous.

False. In 2015 Instagram had 3 million monthly users. You do the math and reflect on the first question.

Jenny posts some quotes about her recent study group and a blurry picture. She feels safe because she wasn't being mean--just frustrated and annoyed--the purpose of a status is to be able to vent sometimes. She checked her privacy settings. She shouldn't be worried there will be issues or controversies right?

Both True and False. Most people scan them from 6-8 seconds and then don't think about them. Many people do not know how the privacy policy impacts them.

Most people read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy of their preferred social media sites and understand them.

True. Business can filter content but you alone are still responsible for content.

True or False. This is from SnapChat Inc.: "While we're not required to do so, we may access, review, screen, and delete your content at any time and for any reason, including if we think your content violates these Terms. You alone, though, remain responsible for the content you create, upload, post, send, or store through the Service."

True. You can upload a reduced quality version, watermark your photos, etc. Safest plan: make sure you really want to post it.

You can minimize how your picture is viewed or used.

False. Or most likely false pending the social platform. Basically you agreed that any disagreements will go to binding arbitration and you waive any right to be part of a class action lawsuit. If you don't like this your only alternative is to not use the site!

You can sue SnapChat, YouTube, or other social media sites for using your information in away you don't like, making money off your profile, or other reasons.

False. Anyone can screen capture or save it for future use. As with question 1, anonymity is a myth.

You post something, think about it, and then take it down. You are not responsible. It can't be linked to you because you took it down.