We are all aware that media in any form can have a negative impact on our lives. This is because now whatever we post on the internet is basically
permanent and if you're not careful, the things you post can haunt you forever. Mistakes made online can't or can't be easily erased because whatever you post becomes part of the public permanent record. What you post can show up in search engines and other sites as well, even if deleted. Now, employers have all sorts of ways of being able to find their employees or someone they're thinking of hiring on the internet, so it's always best to be careful.
There are many steps you can take to avoid any regrets. The first and most essential step to protect your privacy in social networking sites is to use your privacy settings. For example, on
Facebook you can apply privacy settings so that friends and only friends can view your profile. Other sites include settings where it disables you from allowing others to access you through search engines. Other tips to keep in mind is to only post content and pictures that are appropriate, never post personal information, and always use strong passwords.
It's better safe than sorry!
