Where'd They Get That Info?
Is it really social media that's taking your information?
The Basics
Social Media has been popular since the late 1970's. Some of the first popular websites were myspace, four degrees of separation, and the bulletin board system. As social media has advanced, the privacy awareness has also had to advance. Agreeing to Social Media's privacy policy means that you are completely fine with anyone having access to whatever you post. Only 37% of people in America actually read and follow the rules and guidelines of the privacy policy they agree to when signing up for an account. There has been 97 different lawsuits agains different social media websites that all lead back to the user being irresponsible. With age comes responsibility and so by being the correct age to have an account, you are expected to have responsibility for what you post and own up to what your post says about you.
Terms to Follow
Instagram's Privacy Policy
The policy for having one of these accounts is simple. You must be 13 or older to not be managed by an adult. You need to agree to the terms and services and you are expected to post appropriate things.
Snapchat's Privacy Policy
Snapchat has a policy that is a little more strict. You must be 13, and you need to be able to respect others. Being able to understand that even though your snapchats go away after 1-10 seconds, they are always going to be on the internet somewhere.
Pintrist's Privacy Policy
Pinterest says that you must give them accurate and complete information. This is for safety reasons. Pinterest allows you to share the things you like without putting too much information about yourself on your account.
Some Things to be Aware Of
- Read and make sure you understand what you are agreeing to when you sign up for an account
- When you go to post a photo or comment look for anything regarding where you are at a specific date and time
- Avoid posting anything with personal information such as your full name, where you live, what your schedule is, and your phone number