In the beginngin stages of Facebook creation... once you closed your account, the site had no legal rights to use any of the information or images you previously uploaded to the site. Recently, the terms and conditions have been modified, some just a line or two, basically saying that even if you deactivate your account, they have the right to use anything you uploaded even though you are no longer a member.
President and founder of Facebook made a statement saying that the only reason this was included into the user agreement was basically to protect them and they are not looking exploit any of their members. With social media especially, sites have to make sure they protect themselves or they could easily be shut down.
I'm not neccessarily bothered by this because there isn't anything personally that I have uploaded to facebook that I would have a problem with anyone else seeing. The only time this might be an issue is if I run for president one day and Facebook sells tabloid magazines pictures of my in college with a drink in my hand. But since that probably will never happen- I'm ok with it.
But just a tip to anyone on any kind of social media, stay on top of your PRIVACY SETTINGS!! Think about who you want to see what- and be smart! You won't be young forever and have an excuse- one day you will have to get a job.
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