Social Media Safety Guidelines for Businesses

Introduction

Safety guidelines must be established for businesses using social media. Hackers and online predators can make the social media world a dangerous place. Therefore, businesses should do their very best to shield themselves from these dangers.

Social Media Settings

Before committing to a social media platform, understand the terms of service, privacy policy, and other settings that can be used to safeguard profile details and other personal data. It is also helpful to understand the role the Federal Trade Commission plays in ensuring the safety of consumers and businesses. This lesson will provide guidelines for business and personal use.

Protecting Personal Privacy

Have you ever visited a website while searching for a product and then later you started receiving emails and/or text messages regarding this product? Access the video below to discover why it is important to read the privacy policy of websites you access.

Social Media Safeguards for Businesses

Social Media Safeguards for Personal Use

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Takeaway

Social media is a great option for connecting with individuals and promoting businesses. Safety guidelines should be applied to ensure personal information is not compromised. Take time to review the privacy policy of social media programs so you understand how personal information is used and disclosed. Be respectful and familiarize yourself with the steps for reporting harassment and applying safety features provided by social media programs. Create secure passwords to ensure your social media accounts are not easily accessed. Finally, be informed of school and/or business policies for social media use so violation of rules or guidelines do not occur.

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