MEDIA

know exactly how sharing information could affect you…

of yourself on holiday in Brazil, then depending on your privacy settings, you may have revealed where you are, who you’re with – and the fact that your homes are currently unoccupied. It sounds farfetched, but it’s worth thinking twice before you post. Also, remember that offensive, racist or bullying messages can be reported and may lead to action from your employer or university. Think ahead –nothing really gets deleted, so never post anything you wouldn’t be happy to see on

How To Change Your Privacy Settings

Put aside 10 minutes today and check your privacy settings. Europol have put a great guide together to show you exactly how to manage your settings on Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter –access it at www.tinyurl. com/y9rh9dl3 a billboard or by your friends, family and colleagues.

Who can see your information? Check your privacy settings – and review them regularly. The platforms have a way of sneaking in changes without you being aware. Also, check your friends list – are you actually still mates with all of these people?

ISITAFFECTING YOURHEALTH?

phoneIfyou’realwaysreachingforyour oryou’redesperateforlikes, thinkhowthiscouldbeaffectingyour health.Itcouldbephysically(areyou sleepingproperlyorareyoualways (alwaysgluedtoyourscreen?)ormentally tryingtolookInstaready?). Wecouldallbenefitfromputting thephonedownfromtimeto timeandengagingwith the here and now.