Do you know what your online reputation is?

The Saferinternet.gr has created a new guide entitled Information Action "Do you know what your online reputation is?" in which it suggests five simple steps to manage and maintain our online reputation .

The five steps suggested in the guide, which concern all of us, are:

• Search for information about yourself online: do you really know what is out there about you online? Do a simple search for your name to see what you find. If you find something you don't like, take the necessary steps to have it removed.
  If your Facebook or other social media pages are showing up, you can change this in your "Security Settings."
• Check your security settings: Make sure you know what information you share publicly on the websites you use, especially social networking sites.
  Most of them have security settings that help you manage both the content you share and who can access it; you can decide whether to share information only with your friends, or your “followers,” or with everyone.
• Think before you post: before you post that funny photo of your friend online or make a funny tweet about someone, ask yourself if you would want everyone to see it: friends, acquaintances, family, grandparents, future employers. Would you like it if others posted such content about you?
  You should always be proud of anything you post online. Remember that what goes online can stay there forever!
• Deactivate and delete: When you stop using a social networking site or other online service, it's a good idea to deactivate or delete your account. This means that the content will no longer be active and searchable online; it will also prevent the risk of your account being hacked without you knowing.
• Create a positive digital footprint: The best way to maintain control over your digital reputation is to use your time online productively to create a positive digital footprint.
  For example, why not write a blog about all the important things that interest you, create a social media page to showcase your family business, or even make a video that teaches others something new?

Source: e-pcmag.gr