On the occasion of the Internet Day that was celebrated yesterday, the well-known social network Tuenti and the Institute of Communication Technologies (INTECO), published a Decalogue of advice on privacy and security in social networks also applicable to the internet in general.
The document is called 'the ten things you can not stop doing if you want to take care of your privacy on the Internet', and it is very interesting that we know it, especially if we have children over eight years of age, in order to convey these recommendations. On the other hand, adults also have a lot to learn, and then show them, since many times it is we who are not careful with privacy. I invite you to continue reading: 1. Read the use and privacy policies of the different services before using them, and make sure you understand them. You do?
Configure the privacy options of your profile in social networks properly. Keep in mind that only you can establish what is "appropriate", and for this you can consider what you want to share, with whom you want to share it and through what channels.
Use each social network for the purpose for which it was designed. For example, Tuenti, like other social networks, is designed to talk with your friends, so in this case the advice would be to have only real friends on your friends list.
There is certain information that is better than do not share in any case through social networks to prevent anyone from using it against you. The home address, when, where and with whom you go on vacation or what are your access passwords to a service, are a clear example of what should never be published on a wall or timeline.
These tips are summarized in one: reflect before posting personal data on the Internet. Once you have done so, it is very likely that they are out of your control
As important as protecting your privacy is respecting that of others. Do not publish data of third parties without their consent. Remember: Internet security and privacy also depend on you.
Use strong and secure passwords So they don't supplant you. To do this, we recommend that they consist of eight characters or more and contain both letters and numbers, upper and lower case. Modify your password regularly and in no case share it. Check the training video on passwords.
Become aware of your Online Reputation. Value the relevance that the information you publish can have now and in the future, since it will accompany you throughout your life.
In addition to being aware of your digital reputation, why not make a periodic monitoring? Search your name on Google, practice egosurfing or do a vain search. In short, enter your name in quotes in the search engine you use, and stay tuned for the pages you are on.
If you believe that a certain provider is improperly offering information about you, exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation or opposition (ARCO) to the treatment and request its withdrawal prior to blocking it.
And finally, these tips are summarized in one: reflect before posting personal data on the Internet. Once you have done so, it is very likely that they are out of your control.
In Spain, the Association of Internet Users (AUI) was responsible for coordinating the activities of World Telecommunications Day and the Information Society (known as Internet Day), inviting the entire society to promote different activities and events. The objective is disseminate and promote the good use of the Internet and new technologies and it is especially aimed at those groups that are less familiar with the Internet, those who are more vulnerable or those who have greater difficulties accessing them.
