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Social networking sites such as Facebook have brought about miracles in the form of worldwide connection between varying social groups as well as individuals, but in its path it has created a whirlwind of controversy and chaos. Many people joining social networks do so without an understanding of the implications it may have on the rest of their lives. Not only on a personal level but a legal one as well. Copyright infringement, libel issues as well as pirating of intellectual property are all rampant issues as of late with the amazing accessibility that the internet offers. Once student's have a clear understanding of the implications and risks that are inherent within social networking sites they will be better armed with an ability to discern for themselves how they choose to utilize them, what they choose to share about themselves to whom and to what purpose.

Please take a moment to investigate your legal rights and responsibilities before you press the almighty I AGREE button.

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* Original audio track created by Elizabeth Madden.

Click here to read Facebook's Official Terms of Service

Click here to read Facebook's Privacy Policy

Other links to check out:

Social Media Revolution - a short video illustrating the revolutionary change surrounding social media

Facebook Killed the Private Life - a short interview with NYU professor and social networking expert Clay Shirky

What Facebook Is For - a short cartoon about Facebook

Interview with Mark Zuckerberg - CEO and Creator of Facebook on CBS 60 Minutes (2008)

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