Technology can make everything in our lives easier—including sharing too much information (TMI). Just because you can take a picture of your new credit card and post it on Instagram doesn’t mean that you should. In fact, you shouldn’t.
Sharing too much information can lead to identity theft. It can also damage your online reputation, which could prevent you from getting into college, getting a job, or even getting health insurance.
Here are ways to avoid sharing TMI:
- Never share your address, phone number, Social Security number, or other personal information through online interactions.
- Use and manage your privacy settings. Limit who can see details of your online profiles.
- Never shop, bank, or enter passwords or credit card numbers over public Wi-Fi.
- Ask questions. Sometimes we do need to share personal information, but before doing so, ask why the information is necessary and beware of imposters.
- Use sites that you can trust. Learn what to look for.
- Stop and think before you post an image, blog, tweet, or comment. What does it say about you and how you want to be viewed online?
- Take charge of your online reputation: Discover, evaluate, protect, cultivate, and restore as needed.
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