The potential dangers of using social media for personal or sensitive information include:
- Sharing too much information with the wrong audience
- Perpetuating dangerous stigmas or prejudice
- Opening oneself up to cyberbullying
- Being exploited or scammed
- Suffering from privacy or identity theft
In order to protect one’s personal and sensitive information, some suggested actions include:
- Be aware of privacy settings and take advantage of them
- Be careful about what information you post publicly
- Keep your passwords and any security information secure
- Be careful with links and downloads from unknown third parties
- Report any suspicious content or activity