Protect your personal information on social media using these helpful links
Operating System: All
Applies To: Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents
Last Updated: November 20, 2020
The information we share on social media can be gathered by identity thieves, cyber stalkers and other predators. Apply the same good security practices you would apply anywhere else to social media. In particular:
- Set appropriate privacy and security defaults. Use a strong, unique password and two-step verification (preferably two-step verification that doesn’t rely on SMS text messages)
- Don’t install third-party apps from sources you don’t trust
- Only accept friend requests from people you know in real life
- Read the privacy policy and terms of service carefully
- Be careful what you share publicly, especially information like location and phone number, which can be used in identity theft
Check Your Facebook Security Settings
Facebook Privacy & Security Guide Download pdf
Security on Facebook
Snapchat
Snapchat Safety Center
Twitter
Keep Your Twitter Account Secure
Safety on Twitter
LinkedIn
Easy How-to Guide to Protecting Yourself on LinkedIn
Google
Popular Google Security Tools
Still need help?
Contact the School’s IT Department