Protecting Your Privacy on Social Media
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Objective
I can adjust privacy settings on social media to protect my personal information.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Managing your privacy settings is the best way to keep your personal information safe on social media.
- 2
To adjust your privacy settings, look for a 'Privacy' or 'Settings' menu, where you can control who sees details like your birthdate or location.
- 3
Making posts public means anyone can see them, so it's important to limit who can view your information and regularly check your settings.
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Practice
7 questions
Why is it important to manage your privacy settings on social media?
What are three common options mentioned in the passage for controlling who can see your content on social media?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you want to post a photo on social media, but you only want your current friends to see it, not strangers or the general public. Based on the reading passage, describe how you would adjust your privacy settings to ensure only your friends can view this photo.”
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