Social media from the perspective of privacy

Our daily lives have become increasingly dependent on social media in this digital age. Connecting
with friends and family, sharing news, or keeping up with the latest news is easy and convenient
with social media platforms. In spite of this, we should take steps to protect our data as we share
more data on these platforms because using social media as a platform to share personal
information has serious consequences, including losing control over our information, becoming
vulnerable to identity theft and fraud, becoming victimized by cyberbullying, and being targeted
by stalkers, which might be the greatest risk of sharing personal information.

Most of us know the theory behind this. We know that Facebook monetizes our attention with
sickening efficiency. Social media has a smart techy interface, but it amounts to psychological
manipulation for the financial benefit of a small minority. But still, we cannot resist one last look,
we cannot sleep without the phone beside our beds, etc. Namely, we cannot put the fucking thing
down, and that is the dumbest realization of our time. One of the greatest dangers of sharing
individual data on social media is the loss of control over that data. Once you post something
online, it can be troublesome to require back or control who has gotten to it. Indeed, on the off
chance that you erase a post or account, your data may still be out there.

One of the significant disadvantages of sharing personal information online is the risk of being
stalked or preyed upon by stalkers or predators. These people use the internet to find potential
victims, often targeting those they believe can be manipulated or are vulnerable in some way.
They may scour social media platforms for personal information that will assist them in identifying
and contacting their targets. This can include location information, personal details, or even
information about their victims' daily activities or routines.

The first step to protecting your personal information on social media is to be aware of what you
share and with whom. In addition, this does not reveal sensitive or private information such as
financial information or personal beliefs. Public information should also be considered since it can
be seen and used by anyone.