10 Ways to Boost Your Social Media Privacy

All social media profiles are public by default. This means that anyone can view your profile until you set it to “private” mode. Learn how to set your social media account to private.

We recommend you keep your location settings private. That way no one can see exactly where you are while using your electronic device.

Before you add or allow a friend to be part of your profile, choose wisely who will see your account and also whose account you will see. It’s OK to be selective about the people that have access to your social media platforms.

Only follow and accept people you know and trust. Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are.

Never leave your phone or computer unlocked when you’re not around. Having a passcode on your phone is a good idea. You would be surprised how quickly people can access your accounts.

Setting a good strong password is important, try to use a unique password. For example, maybe a phrase with some numbers would be a good idea.

Check which accounts are synced to your social media profiles, then unsync them if necessary. You can usually find this information under your settings.

When sharing your personal information, be selective about what exactly you want to share. Only share what you feel comfortable with.

Your apps are always adding new security features, so check your privacy settings often to see if your profile is to your liking.

You can easily customise your social media settings to suit yourself. You can choose what people can and not see and you decide in the end what you want to share. Some people will keep their profile public and that’s ok.