OFF TOPIC… Social Media: How much [information] is too much?

I suppose there are times where you find people know just a little more about you than you would like thanks to the jewels of social media and your online footprint nowadays. You know, when you're talking to one of your friends and they ask "so, what have you been up to?" and when you give them your answer they already know every detail because they have seen it on your social media profile. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or similar, it's easy to play your life out online and sometimes give away all the fun and not to mention details. This information can then be used against you to either steal your identity (and money..), defame you or impact on others.

Which leads me to some very interesting and awesome advertising to remind people just how easy it is to get caught up in the "over-share" community which of course can have some detrimental repercussions… WATCH:

The mind reader

Spooky hey?… but it reminds you to be vigilant with your personal data. I'm also cautious about what i put online but there are often ways that the 'baddies' find ways around it if you're not careful.

Another good example of being careful online is the suite of adverts that the Ministry of Defence has promoted.

These are excellent examples of knowing what and when to share information about your private and professional life. It's easy to get caught up in sharing that it can lead to exposing yourself to certain unnecessary risks. So… be vigilant and cautious when online. The world is evolving and we all need to protect ourselves. Think before you share!

RM