Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have made it easier than ever to share things online. But sharing something on social media is a bit different from other types of online communication. Unlike email or instant messaging, which are relatively private, the things you share on social media are more public, which means they'll usually be seen by lots of other people.
Think before you share
While social media sites offer privacy tools to help you limit who can see the things you share, it's important to realize that they are fundamentally more open and social than traditional communication tools. Whether or not you realize it, the things you share online also can affect how you're perceived by others. That's why you'll always want to think carefully about what you share over social media.
More resources
We offer several tutorials to help you customize your privacy settings on various social networks. Check out the lessons below that are relevant to you.
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/social-media-privacy-basics/1/