internet safety/image management

Internet safety is not something that is difficult, just something that people really do not pay attention to, and that is why they get in trouble with the things that have online. When someone posts a picture, video, blog, or anything else they need to be aware of the repercussions of that post. It may seem harmless at the time but could come back at you in a way you did not previously think. One rule should be to never give out more information than necessary. There are plenty of people out there looking for identities to steal or information to use as their own. Also carefully looking at the privacy settings of a site can minimize the information that is seen by others. On sites like Facebook you can adjust your settings so people can see all of your information or only specific parts. When posting a video or photo of yourself it's important to keep in the back of your mind who might see that photo and you should think to yourself: does this picture pose any risks? One might be surprised how easy it is to leave a virtual footprint, things put online do not just disappear when you want them to. Knowing where you are putting things and knowing the minimal amount of needed information are just a few tips to help keep online users safe.