Social Media Advice
Privacy Settings
Using privacy settings allows you to share certain content and keep other things private or available to only certain people in your network.
Ask yourself: Why do I want to share this? Who do I want to see it? What happens if/when I want to remove it?
- Beware of the default setting on websites which is often public. You need to manually go in and change your settings to private.
- The Terms of Use section on a website contains some important information on how your information is used and distributed, and who owns the content you post.
Other Tips
- Remember to be respectful in your online activity. Do not tag others in embarrassing photos or places.
- Before you post controversial opinions in your Facebook update, X account, or other site always ask yourself if this is something you will want remembered forever.
- If you are posting a resume online, do not provide detailed personal information.
Focus on Facebook
This popular social networking site is a great way to share photos, opinions, memories and more with family and friends. The site is also used by employers who may search your profile to get an idea of how you present yourself in public.
You may also have co-workers and managers who want to “friend” you. Never refer to work experiences or individuals online in a negative way.
How You Connect
Through the privacy setting you can control who can look up your profile, post to your wall, send you a message, etc. You can also better monitor what goes on your page by creating a step that requires your approval.
Sharing Content
You can choose to share content with specific groups from the drop down menu. If you have created lists of friends, you can share with one or more of your lists or use the “custom” option to choose which friends to share the item with.
How Tags Work
When someone “tags” you, they are linking your name and profile with a photo, place or piece of information. If you want to create restrictions and barriers around how others tag you, check your settings.