How to Protect Your Social Media Privacy
The generations that are old enough to have seen the world before and after the advent of social media are understandably creeped out about how easily the Internet can tell all of your business to everyone you know and millions of strangers. The young generation has lived their entire lives with the feeling that bad guys are out there trying to find out their identifying information and use it for nefarious purposes. You don't have to be a cybersecurity consulting expert to know that complete abstinence from participating in social media is not the only way to avoid a cyberattack; social media is how many people interact with businesses or even with prospective employers. If social media is part of your company's marketing strategy, a New York cybersecurity consulting firm can help you avoid mistakes that will endanger the privacy of your data.
Learn About the Social Media Platform's Terms and Options for Privacy
When you research which social media platforms you want to use as part of your business strategy, the main factor influencing your decision will probably be what kind of audience you can reach with each one. It would be best to consider the social media platform's privacy policy. Even though a certain social media site could help you reach millions of prospective customers, it isn't worth the cost of a data breach lawsuit if the social media site freely shares the information that you and your customers enter.
Often, the key to social media privacy is reading the fine print and clicking to find out more details. Not only should you read the company's privacy policy, but you should also find out how to adjust the privacy settings and set them so that you have the most significant amount of control over who sees what.
Don't Reveal Private Information in Your Profile
As an individual using social media, you should be careful what you say in your social media profile. Except on professional networking sites like LinkedIn, you should not use your real last name. Pseudonyms are not just for trolls; people who know you in real life will know that your pseudonym belongs to you. There is no harm in someone not knowing your last name until you email them directly. You should never share your location on social media except in direct messages sent to one person or a small group of close family members or friends.
Contact Perspective Omni Media About Social Media Privacy
While social media can be a part of your marketing strategy, it is also essential to develop a cybersecurity strategy. At Perspective Omni Media, we provide cybersecurity solutions in New York City and beyond. Contact Perspective Omni Media about implementing a plan for your small or medium-sized business that can protect you and your clients' data.