Privacy and what not to share

What's safe to share online, what isn't, and how to control who sees your posts. Anything you post online can be copied, screenshotted and shared, even if you delete it later. So think before you post. A good test is to ask, would I be happy for my parents, my teacher, or a future employer to see this?

Share or keep private?

It's usually fine to share your interests and hobbies, photos of places and food, and achievements, like finishing this course. Keep private your home address and your school, your phone number, B V N and N I N, your passwords and codes, and where you are right now. Every social app has privacy settings. Look for options like Private account, or Who can see your posts, and choose Friends instead of Public. Turn off location sharing, so strangers can't see where you are.

Smart sharing

Post holiday photos after you get home, not while your house is empty. Accept friend requests only from people you know in real life. Ask before you post photos of other people, especially children. And check which apps can see your location and contacts, in your phone's settings.

New word: Digital footprint

Everything you post, like and comment on leaves a trail, called your digital footprint. Schools and employers sometimes look people up online, so let your footprint show the best of you.

Quick check

Quick check. Which of these should you never post publicly? Your home address. Strangers could use it to find you. Options: A photo of your lunch; Your home address; That you finished a course; A picture of a sunset.

Recap

Think before you post. Keep your personal details private. Set your posts to Friends, and turn off location sharing. And remember, your digital footprint lasts a long time.

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