Youth Privacy

Things you should do to protect yourself online

1. Change your privacy settings so they are secure and only people you trust can see your information.
2. Change your password a lot and make it secure.
3. Don't post personal information. Ex- home address, phone number and birth date.
4. Don't give out your credit card information.
5. Know who can view your posts and don't post stuff you don't want certain people to see.
6. Only accept your real friends, not friends of friends.
7. Don't post pictures you wouldn't want your boss or your parents to see.
8. Don't download from random websites.
9. Don't fill out forms on websites that ask for personal information.
10. Don't send messages or e-mails that you will regret later.
11. On social sites, only put enough information so that your friends can identify you but do not put too many details.
12. Don’t open spam messages and delete them right away.
13. Make sure you log-out or else anyone can access your account.
14. Have an alternate e-mail for registering accounts on websites you haven't been to.
15. Don't give out personal information on sites that say you have won a prize.
16. Only shop online if the website is secure and you recognize the brand.
17. Keep track of your online finances and make sure it's the right amount.