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“Facebook Privacy Notices” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The Facebook Privacy Notices were hoax posts circulating on the social network in 2009.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Facebook Privacy Notices” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22078 of the collection, and the 53rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Facebook Privacy Notices” meme mean?

This meme highlights confusion over complex terms of service and the naive belief that individuals can legally bypass platform rules through public declarations. It mocks technological distrust, viral chain messages, and the illusion of individual control over digital privacy.

Where does the “Facebook Privacy Notices” meme come from?

The phenomenon is documented as early as December 2009, coinciding with a major overhaul of Facebook's privacy settings. This update expanded third-party application access to user data, sparking anxiety and chain reactions. The initial hoax messages appeared as official legal notices, urging users to publish specific text to oppose this exploitation. The exact author remains unknown; it was a collective phenomenon born spontaneously on the network. Facebook officially labeled these texts as a 'copyright meme' and a hoax, emphasizing their total legal ineffectiveness. The message spread via simple copy-pasting, exploiting legitimate user fears regarding data collection without factual verification.

How to use the “Facebook Privacy Notices” meme

  • Copy and paste this text on your wall to block Facebook from accessing your photos.

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The “Facebook Privacy Notices” card in MyMemeCards

Facebook Privacy Notices card
NumberNo. 22078
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame64/100 · #53 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “Facebook Privacy Notices” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Facebook Privacy Notices comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does facebook privacy notices mean?

These were fake legal notices shared widely on Facebook in 2009. They promised illusory protection of personal data through a simple copy-paste action.

Facebook privacy notices origin?

The precise author is unknown. The phenomenon emerged in December 2009 during a privacy settings update that alarmed users.

Facebook privacy notices true or false?

It is a proven hoax. Publishing this text changes no terms of service or privacy policy. Facebook confirmed its non-binding nature.

How do I get the Facebook Privacy Notices meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Facebook Privacy Notices” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Facebook Privacy Notices card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Facebook Privacy Notices | Know Your Meme · Facebook Privacy Notices: The Recurring Hoax Explained · Privacy Policy - Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.

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