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Learn how to play safe in social networks to protect personal safety, prevent identity theft, and safeguard intellectual property. Understand the risks and best practices for using platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to maintain online security and privacy.
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Playing Safe in Social Networks Gavin Foster (GBC Information Technology) Tony Hernandez (Parent 2014) Corinne Cummings (Student 2012) MunyaChoga (Student 2012)
Social Networking • Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vobaDgXl_Jw
Key Issues • Personal safety • Identity Theft • You lose the rights to your Intellectual Property • Recruiters and Employers use Facebook too • Postings and Information is forever • Making money from your information • Rules can change without notice
Review of best practices • Rated – G content • Eliminate Personally Identifiable Information • Utilize Privacy Settings • Minimize Intellectual Property posted or be prepared to give it away • WATCH YOUR WALL and the postings from others • Monitor your personal accounts
A Parent’s Role • “How will I know if there is a problem?” • “What should I be on the lookout for?” • “What can I do proactively to prevent an issue?” • “What should I do if I believe there has been a problem?”