Check your own privacy settings and not just your kids

While it is critical that parents ensure their children’s privacy settings are set up correctly on social media accounts, this article is a great reminder that parents should check their own privacy settings on a regular basis. Many of us love to share photos of our children as they grow up. It is a great way to share with friends and family near and far. However, parents also have a responsibility to protect their children and this is one way that sometimes gets overlooked.  As stated in the article:

The campaign claims parents are running the risk of over-sharing and creating a digital footprint their child has no control over.

It only takes a minute to check your own privacy settings. Take that minute out of your week to ensure your child’s safety.