Chapter 4: Staying Safe on Social Media

blocking

A feature that prevents unwanted users from contacting or seeing your content

catfishing

Pretending to be someone else online, often to trick or manipulate others.

content filtering

Tools that block inappropriate or dangerous content

digital wellness

Maintaining a healthy balance between online and offline activities

direct message (DM)

Private communications between users on social media platforms

location services

Features that track and share your physical location through apps or devices

oversharing

Posting too much personal information online that could put you at risk.

online reputation

How others see you based on what you post and share on the internet.

privacy settings

Tools on social media platforms that control who can see your posts and info.

public profile

Information about you that anyone can see on social media

report button

A tool to notify platform administrators about inappropriate content or behavior

screen time

The amount of time spent using social media and digital devices

social media

Online platforms where people share content, connect, and communicate.

tagging

Linking or identifying someone in a social media post or photo.