Social Media Awareness Dictionary

Privacy Settings

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When it comes to social media, privacy settings are critical in order to maintain control over who sees your posts and information. By default, most social media platforms make your account and information public, meaning anyone can see it. This includes your posts, pictures, personal information, and more. That's why it's important to adjust your privacy settings to only allow people who you know and trust to see your information. For example, on Facebook you can adjust your privacy settings to allow only friends to see your posts. On Twitter, you can choose to make your account private so that only people who follow you can see your tweets. It's up to you how much of your information you want to share with the world. But remember, once something is online it can be difficult to control who sees it and how it's used. So think carefully before posting anything publicly.

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