Facebook new policy 2019
In 2019, Facebook introduced several new policies and updates to its platform, including:
- Hate Speech Policy: Facebook updated its hate speech policy to prohibit content that promotes or glorifies hate speech, violence, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
- Misinformation Policy: Facebook introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the spread of misinformation on its platform. The policy prohibits content that is intentionally designed to mislead people, such as fake news, hoaxes, and manipulated media.
- Voter Suppression Policy: Facebook updated its policy to prohibit content that aims to suppress voting or mislead people about voting requirements, deadlines, or procedures.
- Data Portability Policy: Facebook introduced a new policy allowing users to transfer their data to other services, giving them more control over their personal information.
- Transparency in Political Ads Policy: Facebook updated its policy to require political advertisers to disclose their identities and the amount they spend on ads. The policy also prohibits foreign nationals from buying political ads on the platform.
- Content Moderation Policy: Facebook updated its content moderation policy to prioritize human review of content that is likely to be seen by a large audience, such as posts on public pages or in groups.
- Fake News Policy: Facebook introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the spread of fake news on its platform. The policy prohibits content that is intentionally designed to mislead people, such as fake news, hoaxes, and manipulated media.
- Privacy Policy: Facebook updated its privacy policy to provide more transparency and control over user data. The policy allows users to opt-out of targeted advertising and gives them more control over their personal information.
- Data Breach Policy: Facebook introduced a new policy aimed at protecting user data in the event of a data breach. The policy requires Facebook to notify users if their personal information has been compromised and to provide them with information about the breach.
- Content Removal Policy: Facebook updated its content removal policy to prioritize the removal of content that is likely to cause harm, such as hate speech, violence, or harassment.
These are just a few examples of the new policies and updates Facebook introduced in 2019. The company continues to evolve its policies and practices to address the changing needs of its users and the evolving landscape of online communication.