As we've mentioned before, many CLC patrons are using Facebook, the wildly popular social networking site that has over 500 million users worldwide. Facebook can be a valuable communication tool, connecting long-lost friends and helping people stay in touch across vast distances.
However, Facebook also puts lots of personal information out there, from a user's hometown to his or her birthday or place of business. With all of that valuable information out there, it's important to protect one's identity online, and to make sure that personal information remains secure.
Facebook's standard privacy settings do a pretty good job of keeping things safe, but if you want to be extra careful, we've assembled a collection of links with security tips below.
- 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know
- 10 Solid Tips to Safeguard Your Facebook Privacy
- 5 Essential Facebook Privacy Tips
- Facebook's Help Center
Keep in mind that these sites (with the exception of the last one) are third-party sites, meaning they aren't affiliated with Facebook, and are only offering advice and recommendations. None of these "fixes" are 100% necessary, but they are designed to be safeguards to make sure all information remains private.
To browse more safety tips, check out a Google search listing here.
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