We live in the time of advanced technology with lots of sharing. We have been facilitated to get connected and communicate with our families, friends, colleagues and beloved ones but it’s very significant to highlight that out online-lives are as much important as our off-line lives. Sometimes the technology proves like a curse and what we share to our circles becomes viral by getting out of control. What’s the solution to such concerns and issues? What possibly we can do the best to handle such problems?
Here we are going to share some easy and useful privacy setting tips that every user should understand and not forget whenever he/she uses the apps. Mainly we will cover Facebook, WhatsApp, SnapChat, Tumbler and few more apps to be given due-importance for building secure privacies.
This social media app accommodates more than 2 billion users, according to current reports shared by the Facebook owner and his team. Though the app is very much popular, the negligence has resulted in many dangerous outcomes like misuse of accounts, threats from cyber bullies, exploitation and many more. Facebook has bit complex privacy settings so teenagers and kids can’t easily understand. The tips here would be helpful for the teen users and parents equally.
- Whenever you log-in to use Facebook, make sure your passwords and other credentials are not stored on the device. Always use personal phones and devices for using it. Once you are done with the use, never forget to log-out.
- Facebook has SETTING option where the user can control all the privacy options. The most important include personal account setting, post sharing, public information, contact numbers, emails, photo privacy and who can search your account on Facebook. Parents and kids must restrict it to friends only and tagging should strictly be avoided.
- When the photos are posted or shared on Facebook, these should never be left public rather only friends should view and check these.
- Any teenager user who is not conversant with the privacy settings should watch videos or contact Facebook user support team for further consultation and guidance.
WhatsApp is a social media sharing app that has revolutionized audio messages and voice calls. When it comes to fast and free messaging, voice calls, video or photos sharing WhatsApp is second to none because the app is superfast and quite reliable. It offers numerous communication services like we can record our voice and sends to someone in our contacts, share photos and videos create groups to have fun and enjoyment, send documents and links and to call anyone in the contacts as well. Like any other social media app, WhatsApp contains some security and safety concerns as well. We are covering the important ones with their solutions too.
- WhatsApp basically operates on the user’s phone numbers so a user should never keep contact figures and emails public on Facebook. In the otherwise scenario, anyone can access the number, add on WhatsApp, communicate and bring harms as well.
- The teenagers should only add the known people and friends. As the app requires no password at all so, the device or the phone should be kept in hands to avoid getting into access of any unwanted user.
- Don’t add any unknown number in WhatsApp contact list.
General Instructions for Maximization of Social Media Apps Privacy
- So far we discussed the particular privacy setting for Facebook and WhatsApp as these two are the leading apps with most users every day. Here are the general instructions that should be remembered for every social media app.
- Whether it’s Facebook, WhatsApp or any other app, avoid adding personal information like phone numbers, family details, address, emails and information regarding schools or colleges.
- Sharing real location on social media has resulted in horrible outcomes. Thus, the parents and teenagers are suggested to hide their real locations and addresses.
- Whenever you are sign-up to a social media app, always go through the privacy policy and terms and conditions. Every app gives detailed information regarding confidentiality and safety so a little know-how would work definitely.
- Often the teens user public WiFis and other wireless internet connections. Be careful when you connect such a network because it can save the passwords and other details by making accessible to all the people who used that connection. Ultimately, you would not be sure about your security.
- One of the most neglected aspects of Facebook is that teens and even adult users share their locations every day. For example, if they are going for shopping or eating out at McDonald, they share the coordinates of their locations. This is very dangerous and can invite any bully to attack your teens and kids.
- Once you are done the full privacy setting, do a review to check how would your public profile will look to others. It can avoid any mistake as well.
- Strong passwords are always recommended. Never use same passwords on all accounts. Simple and easy passwords should be avoided. Complex passwords with mix numbers and alphabets will be good to remain protected.
Author Bio:
Nicki is tech and digital parenting expert. She mostly covers latest technology news and monitoring apps reviews for kids, teens. Her article on Facebook and WhatsApp Dangers for Teens at TheOneSpy blog got high visibility on social media networks and online digital parenting communities. Follow her on twitter @nickimarie222.
