Social Networking sites have become an integral part of our modern society. Today with the advent of Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Linkedin number of people going online to connect with each other has risen exponentially. There are certain things that need to be taken into account while using social networking sites for personal or professional reasons. One of the most important things is to maintain your privacy while sharing information on social networking sites. How are you going to do it? Below are certain tips that will help you.

Things to remember while using social networking sites

Use Privacy Setting

Every social networking site comes with privacy settings. Learn how to use those settings and use it accordingly so that you control all the aspect of information sharing. You manage you can see your post, who can send you friend request, who can share your post etc.

Think Twice Before Posting

It is important to take a note that whatever you post on social networking sites stays there “forever” even if you delete the post later. This makes it important to know that that whatever you post better be something that you don’t regret about it later. Today when you apply for a new job the employer perform check on your social media presence and you don’t want your future employers to see something you may not be comfortable with. Research has shown that many candidate gets rejected based on information that employer found online.

Keep Your Personal Info Personal

When you are sharing post on social media sites make sure that it is not any confidential information. Most of the time it happens that user unsuspectedly post confidential information which makes easier for hackers to steal data and commit antisocial activities. This may lead to monetary losses, malign your reputation and put you in legal trouble.

Manage Your Friend List & Connections

There is no obligation that you have to accept every friend request that you get on your social networking sites. Make sure that you know the person well or make a thorough background check before accepting the request. If you find someone not trustworthy or if someone trying to harass you then remove them from friend list.

Speak The Truth

If you don’t like your friends tagging you on every other photo then be honest and speak your mind. If they really care for you then they will know your predicament. Keeping quiet just to please them or not being “rude” is not the right thing. If you like someone’s post abusive and disturbing then block or hide it from your timeline.

Report in Case of Privacy Breach

If you think that your privacy is breached or someone has hacked in your social media account then promptly report it you the concerned authority and take necessary action. You can also report cyber bullying, harassment to the site administrator and get the person banned or removed.

Social Networking sites are fun, it is an online way of socializing with people whom we love and care for but it is also important that we are aware of the not-so-good-thing that can happen while using these sites.