What personal details should you not give out?

Don’t needlessly disclose your date of birth, mother’s maiden name, favourite pet’s name, and so on online – these and similar are often used as basic security questions when you forget details of online accounts as proof of identity.

What kind of information should you not share with online only friends?

Passwords: The most obvious thing that kids should never mention online – or even share with their friends – is their passwords. Leaking a password can allow strangers to access their accounts, such as Facebook, their gaming account, or even their email.

What information is OK to share online?

The information deemed most “okay” to share with someone you had just met at a party include the state you live in, the name of the school you go to, the city or town where you live and your IM screen name.

What is the private information that you should always avoid sharing on social media platforms?

Don’t share private information like your full name and address. Keep your full name and address to yourself. Same advice also applies to posting your children’s or grandchildren’s full names.

What information is okay to post on social media?

As a rule of thumb, uncomfortable or revealing personal information, i.e. details of your struggles with psychological issues or relatives’ fading health, should be shared sparingly, if at all, and—unless acquaintances have indicated that they’re comfortable viewing this content—only with others you know in real-life.

What information can be shared on social media?

Most social networks allow users to create detailed online profiles and connect with other users in some way. This may involve users sharing information with other users, such as one’s gender, age, familial information, interests, educational background and employment. Your status.

What is appropriate and inappropriate information to share an online network?

Never share intimate personal details including birthdates, phone numbers, addresses, schools or hometowns online, to minimize risks of crime, vandalism or identity theft. Never let others know when you’ll be away from your home, especially for any given length of time, e.g. while on vacation.

What are the dangers of oversharing?

Sharing pictures of your home or hobby could inadvertently reveal that you have valuable items like art, jewelry, electronics, or desirable collections to people who might want to steal them. Photos or information about family members could expose their identities, locations, or potentially make them targets.