The European Union's Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) published a new report of 17 golden rules for keeping safe on social networks. Some of this is old, but repetition is great way to learn. Here are the 17 rules: Pay Attention to What You Post and Upload • Consider carefully which images, videos and information you choose to publish Choose Your Friends with Care • Do not accept friend requests from people you do not know Protect Your Work Environment and Avoid Reputation Risk • When joining a social networking site use your personal e- mail address (not your company e- mail address) Protect Your Mobile Phone and the Information Saved on It • Be careful what you publish about someone else Inform Yourself • Read carefully and in full the privacy policy and the conditions and terms of use of the social network you choose Protect Your Privacy With the Privacy Settings • Use privacy-oriented settings (check who can see your pictures, who can contact you and who can add comments) Report Stolen Phones Immediately • Be careful when using your mobile phone and pay attention to where you put it Pay Attention to Location Based Services and Information on Your Mobile Phone • Deactivate location based services when not using them Sue Kastan
• Never post sensitive information
• Use a pseudonym
• Verify all your contacts
• Be careful how you portray your company or organization on line
• Do not mix your business contacts with your friend contacts
• Do not let anyone see your profile or personal information without your consent
• Do not leave your mobile phone unattended
• Do not save your password on your mobile phone
• Use the security features available on your mobile phone
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