Keeping Your Digital Secrets Safe!
Is there a sure-fire way to keep your information safe and private out on the web? Also, how can we keep our children safe on the internet? This was the topic of an article found at Science Daily from January 18th. We are all aware that with the digital age in full swing, it becomes more difficult to ensure privacy on the web. On many of the social applications that exist, there is no simple way to access or even adjust your personal settings. One example that was provided was the use of Facebook. Currently there are tools being developed that will help to give individuals the ability to gain a higher level of control over their privacy settings. I agree that this is something that needs to be implemented, however, what can we do to help encourage our children, as well as students, to improve their privacy settings within those social applications and increase the safety aspect of so many youngsters being so willing to share so much information with anyone and everyone that is willing to take the time to search for them?
Wendy, I think keeping personal information safe and private is a huge concern for many adults. Not only are adults worried about their own privacy on the web, but even more frightening is fretting about the safety of our students and children. Young adults are naive and make easy target for predators. Although tools are being put into place to ensure safety for our young users, the best advice you can give them is always be on guard. Remind youngster to never give personal information like their address, school name, etc. How can you really be sure who is on the other end of the computer.
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