Your personal data is valuable and only you can protect it. Once you share personal data on the internet, it is out there forever, so you need to be vigilant. Information about you can be used in a variety of ways, sometimes in ways you wouldn't expect or even approve. That’s why it is important to understand the value of your personal information and how to manage it when possible. These simple tips can help you keep your personal data safer on the internet.
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Social Media Privacy Tips
Here are social media privacy tips from UW-Green Bay Social Media Coordinator Jena Richter Landers.
1. Be aware of and review your security settings from time-to-time on social media sites.
As platforms change, new levels of protection that are not a default setting may be available. Check the privacy settings on your social media accounts.
2. Two-factor Login
Consider two-factor authentication for logging into social media platforms to maintain secure access.
3. Keep your friend list tight.
Do not accept request from people you do not know.
4. Clean up what apps have access to your social media data.
If you have signed into a third-party website, played a game or given something else access to your social media data, those connections may still remain.
5. Never post sensitive information.
Never post sensitive information such as passport number, Social Security number, driver’s license number, etc. and reconsider sharing your location on social media. Social media could tip off crimes against you, such as burglaries when you are on vacation.