Lately security online has been all the rage again. I am talking Privacy concerns. Every time I jump on Facebook or Twitter someone is complaining that these sites do not present enough options to secure personal data. They suggest that no one should use these sites because they are insecure. I think we should stop and take a look at what the real cause is before we jump on the gun.
Even the Canadian government has been involved in the last 6 months. They have accused Facebook of not doing enough. They have said Facebook does not guard personal data well. Well this might be partially true but their is only one way that your personal data can be secured. What it comes down to is you the reader. IN this article I am going to talk about what you should do online and what you should not do.
Things not to do. This is an easy one:
1. Do not post your phone number and or address in a public area.
2. Do not post details of your marriage/relationship problems on Facebook. It just sets you up for Gossip.
3. Do not post your financial information in public areas same issue.
4. Please watch what you post. Once it is posted online it can affect job possibilities and even educational possibilities.
5. When using an application like Foursquare never check in at your private residence or other discreet locations.
6. Do not post things that you do not want to share with the world. That private picture should never be uploaded to the Internet.
Things you should do:
1. Think before you post and ask yourself does the entire world need to see this?
2. Be discrete about what you post.
3. Think of the long term impact of what you post and what it will do to your reputation.
4. Be yourself.
5. Have fun
The bottom line is every privacy measure can be in place but the week link in the chain is the Human Element. It is time people start taking some responsibility for their actions. How to your protect your privacy online?
