Social Media

Social media is a big part of life for young people in today’s world. It can be used to have fun, make and maintain friendships, share and learn interests, stay in touch with family, explore the world at the touch of a button, access services and information, find jobs or study options and to express yourself and connect with other likeminded people. However, social media can also have a dark side with cyberbullying; being exposed to inappropriate, harmful or illegal content; uploading inappropriate, embarrassing or provocative content; putting yourself at risk by sharing personal information with strangers; being exposed to aggressive marketing and advertising or being involved in a data breach or scam. By being safe online, you can protect yourself and the information you share.