The potential dangers of using social media for personal or sensitive information include:

1. Sharing too much information with the wrong audience
2. Perpetuating dangerous stigmas or prejudice
3. Opening oneself up to cyberbullying
4. Being exploited or scammed
5. Suffering from privacy or identity theft

In order to protect one’s personal and sensitive information, some suggested actions include:

1. Be aware of privacy settings and take advantage of them
2. Be careful about what information you post publicly
3. Keep your passwords and any security information secure
4. Be careful with links and downloads from unknown third parties
5. Report any suspicious content or activity