With the popularity of social media websites such as Facebook, it is important to be aware of securing your personal information. When I first started using these sites, I assumed that only my “friends” could see the information and photos that I posted. It turns out that the default setting for some of your information actually allows anyone using the site to see your posts.
If you are job hunting, it also might be a good idea to ‘lock down’ your social media sites. Prospective employers sometimes now use Facebook and MySpace to gather information about potential employees that may not be on their resumes, or evident during their interviews.
In order to secure your Facebook account, you can secure your information by clicking on the Settings option at the top of the page, then choosing Privacy Settings. Be aware that changing your privacy settings will not protect your photos. You must go to your Photos tab and select Album Privacy, then change the settings for each album.