Safe social networking
Although Facebook looks like a closed community for students, other people can also join it. Major employers are known to check out the profiles of job applicants on this and similar sites.
How can I keep safe when using social networking services?
- Social networking services, such as Facebook, MySpace, Friends Reunited, Bebo, Twitter and so on, can be fun. However, always read the privacy agreement to see what you are agreeing to - and remember that privacy agreements can change.
- Be careful about how much information you disclose about yourself - many of these sites are open to anyone and disclosing personal information could have unwanted results, such as identity theft or "cyberstalking".
- If you decide to meet up with someone you've met online, make sure to meet in a public place - or better still, take a friend along too.
Further information
The following links have useful information on keeping safe and other issues: