Social media and privacy?: Protecting your personal information online

Privacy is a fundamental human right, yet it's often compromised. Social media platforms, while convenient for staying connected, pose significant privacy risks for individuals.??

Consider the amount of personal information you share on these platforms - your name, location, interests, your religious and political views. This data is used to build detailed profiles of you, which can then be sold to advertisers or used for targeted political campaigns. Not to mention used by malicious actors to target you in spear phishing campaigns.??

Social media platforms are notorious for their lack of transparency in how they handle user data. Data breaches and leaks are alarmingly common, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft, fraud, and other privacy invasions.?

So, what can you do to protect your privacy on social media? Here are a few tips:??

• Limit the amount of personal information you share on social media.?
• Regularly review and adjust your privacy settings.??
• Be cautious of third-party apps that request access to your social media accounts.??
• Educate yourself about social media privacy policies and advocacy groups.??

Remember, privacy is a shared responsibility. By taking steps to protect your own privacy, you can also help to create a culture of privacy awareness and respect.??

The irony of posting about privacy concerns on LinkedIn, a social media platform itself, is not lost on us. While LinkedIn does have a stronger focus on professional networking, it still collects and uses user data for advertising and other purposes. Stay vigilant, and don’t share more than you need to.?