Facebook is an excellent tool for networking and marketing. The benefits of being on facebook are numerous and the topic is a favourite of The Nigerian Lawyer. However, for those who reallly value their privacy and online security, the evils far outweigh the benefits.
There are people who would dearly love to be on facebook but cannot stomach such a blatant invasion of privacy. What they do not realise is that it is possible to be on facebook and not even be visible at all except to a handful of people they personally choose.
Sarah Perez of the ReadWriteWeb.com recently published an article on The New York Times giving 5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private) on Facebook. It does not matter if you are a Facebook novice or guru, you are sure to pick up something from these; I know I did. The steps are listed below but for a more detailed description, you would have to follow the link below.
- Make Friend Lists
- Who Can See What on Your Profile
- Who Can See Your Address or Phone Number
- Who Can Find You on Facebook via Search
- Stop Sharing Personal Info with Unknown Applications
For more details, check here.
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