Social Networks
If you are using social networks in order to meet people online, it is important to make sure that you take precautions to keep yourself safe.
[/sayit][sayit block=”1″ lang=”en-GB” speed=”1″]For example, you should be sure to meet them in a public place where there will be lots of other people around.
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When using social media in this way, you should also be mindful of the personal information that you share online.
[/sayit][sayit block=”1″ lang=”en-GB” speed=”1″]For example, sharing your home address would not be safe.
[/sayit][sayit block=”1″ lang=”en-GB” speed=”1″]Be aware that once you upload things to social media, this forms your ‘digital footprint’, meaning a collection of information about you that can be found online.
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In this respect you do not want people to be able to compile all of your personal details from your digital footprint.
[/sayit][sayit block=”1″ lang=”en-GB” speed=”1″]As well as being careful how much of your personal information you share online, you must also make sure that you check your account privacy.
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This is so that only your friends/followers can see certain information.
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