Most social media sites have the option of location tagging, where you can actually disclose your exact address while uploading a photo. While this is a great way to update your friends and family about your whereabouts, it’s also the easiest way for creeps and predators to know where you are. A lot of cases of missing children have also linked to location tagging on social media.
While most apps let you choose whether or not you want to tag your location, some apps automatically updates your location as you upload the photo. This can be prevented by disabling the GPS on your smartphone before taking a picture on your smartphone or tablet.
You should also familiarise yourselves with features like “untag”, “hide post”, and of course, know that you have every right to ask someone to take down any photo of you and remove you from any post.
For those who have kids approaching high school, it’s best for parents to talk to them and warn them of the dangers that come with sharing too much information online, especially tagging location or addresses. You know how it works, once it’s online, it stays there forever.
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