It is very Interesting question that what will happen to our social profiles when we are not in this world.  What will be the approach of social networks when we do not log on to our accounts for a prolonged period of time?  Recently, Twitter has announced that it will start deleting accounts which were not active for a period of 6 months, whereas other Social Networks including Facebook, Google+ or Linkedin have decided not to follow the same.

Other interesting fact is that when your social account is deactivated or deleted, your data might be accessible only for Law enforcement in case of any legal investigation. Till now Facebook has spent almost 22 billion in this process.  Many Social Networks need Death certification or proof of death but at the same time Facebook’s approach is different as it will change lost loved one profile into a memorable page which will only be accessible by friends of that person. It is to be noted that  Facebook doesn’t delete profiles on its own unless and until someone connected to the deceased approaches Facebook and updates the same.

Some Interesting and Chikki Facts about Facebook Dead People

• 30 million Facebook Users Died in the First 8 yrs of it’s existence
• 428 die every hour
• 10, 273 die every day
• 312, 500 die every month

How Long Until My account is deactivated on all Social Networks?

Facebook – Until Memorialized or reported by users or a family member.

Twitter – 6 months.

Pinterest – Never.

Linkedin – Until Reported by other users or family members.

Google – 9 months or until reported or until the time you previously set with the inactive account manager in the settings of your account.

Can others claim you’re my username on Social Networks?

Facebook – Yes, others can claim your user name after your death with facebook conditions.

Twitter – No, others cannot get your Twitter Account username.

Linkedin – Same as Facebook, others can claim your username.

Pinterest – No, others cannot claim your Pinterest account.

Google+   No, others cannot claim your Google, Gmail or Google+ account details.