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Save your online identity by setting up Facebook privacy

Posted On : Aug-09-2011 | seen (528) times | Article Word Count : 445 |

Does Facebook or any other social networking genuinely protect your privacy? If you are not sure read this article to learn more about Facebook privacy settings.
Most people including adults are using social networking websites these days, with the most popular networking services being Facebook and Twitter. If you are using social networking to connect with your friend or family then you should review the privacy settings for each service to ensure your information is not being used without your consent. Even if you have made some privacy settings changes for these social networking sites in the past, the privacy policies often change so it is important to periodically review then.

To make your Facebook privacy settings more secure, It is very important that you review the latest Facebook privacy policy. For more information on Facebook privacy on the internet some tips are listed below.

If you really care about your online privacy protection you should not disclose all your personal information on social sites. Also, be sure to never accept a friend request from unknown persons. While creating your profile you should keep in mind some of these points:

1. Do not share your complete address, phone number, full name and birth date on social networks
2. Do not provide your name, phone number or address or credit card information to un-trusted e-commerce sites
3. Keep your photos private on social networking sites
4. Fill out forms only on secure, encrypted websites
5. Do not accept every application request you get on social sites

Think before you post any updates.

You should not always post your everyday life or your daily to-do list on Facebook. Updates like when are you planning your trip or where are you working may cause you some trouble. Even uploading an embarrassing picture of yourself could affect you for years to come with employers. Things you should not post include:

1. Your plans for the day
2. Any personal details about your trip or the location you are about to visit
3. Any information that can be used negatively in future

Some of the reputation management services which monitor your profile and send you alerts can help you to manage your reputation online and protect your privacy on Facebook. It can detects any misuse of your reputation, enables browser privacy using easy to install plug-ins and cookie removal tools and can even send instant alerts if someone tries to exploit your reputation online. Such services also keep a constant check of your social network privacy by preventing unwanted cataloguing.

They can:

1. Protect your personal information that is publically available online.
2. Alert you if there is a risk of identity theft, purchase fraud and credit fraud online.
3. Stop unwanted catalogue and mail spam.

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