Best Privacy Settings on Social Media
Best Privacy Settings on Social Media
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Best Privacy Settings on Social Media
What do you already know about privacy settings on social media platforms?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and justify the best settings for location sharing, tag approval, and account privacy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Why Privacy Settings Matter
Privacy settings protect your personal information, control what others see, and help you stay safe online. Each platform offers different options to customise your experience.
Location Sharing: Best Settings
Facebook & Instagram
Location sharing should be set to minimal. Only show city, not precise location. This keeps your profile professional and secure.
Disable or limit location sharing. Only allow trusted apps. Prevent posts from displaying exact locations to avoid privacy risks.
Tag Approval: Best Settings
Enable manual tag approval on Facebook and Instagram. For LinkedIn, review all mentions or tag permissions in profile settings. This stops unwanted public tagging and protects your reputation.
Account Privacy: Best Settings
Switch your account to private. Only let approved followers or friends see your posts and personal details.
Set your profile to be visible only to connections or recruiters, not the public. Limit who can see your email and work history.
Facebook & Instagram
Justifying the Settings
Limiting location, controlling tags, and maximising privacy reduce risks of identity theft, harassment, and unwanted attention on all platforms.
Final Tips for Social Media Safety
Regularly review your privacy settings. Update permissions when platforms change features, and stay informed to keep your accounts secure.
Review: Your Privacy Checklist
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
