Stay Safe on Social Media This School Year: Easy Tips for Parents
As the new school year kicks off, it’s natural for parents to want to share their children’s big moments and milestones online. Posting back-to-school photos is a fun way to celebrate and connect with friends and family. But it’s important to be careful about what you share to keep your child and family safe. Here are some simple tips to help you stay safe on social media:
- Watch What You Share: Those cute back-to-school photos where your child is holding a sign with their name, grade, and favorite things might seem harmless, but they can reveal too much. Scammers and predators can use this information to pretend they know your child or even steal their identity. It’s best to keep personal details to a minimum.
- Use Privacy Settings: Make sure your social media accounts are set to private. This way, only the people you trust can see your posts. But remember, even if your account is private, someone else could share your photo without the same privacy settings.
- Skip the Location Tags: Avoid tagging your child’s school or places they visit. This helps prevent strangers from knowing where they are.
- Check the Background: Before you post, look at what’s in the background of your photo. Things like house numbers or landmarks might give away more information than you intend.
- Beware of Fake Friend Requests: Be careful about accepting friend requests from people you don’t know. Even if the request seems to be from someone you know, double-check—it could be a fake account trying to get access to your information.
- Respect Other Kids’ Privacy: If your photo includes other children, always ask their parents for permission before posting. It’s important to respect their privacy too.
How Summit Can Help?
By following these tips, you can safely share your child’s back-to-school moments while keeping their privacy protected. Did you know that most security breaches happen because of simple human errors? That’s why we offer security awareness training to help you learn how to stay safe online. If you’re interested in more tips like these or want to know how we can help protect your family and business, click here and a member of our team will reach out.
