Privacy tips for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Get the scoop on social media privacy practices

Take care not to overshare Vacation pics, hashtags, press secretary memes, arguments about dress colors (black and blue, obviously) and news from around the world. Checking in on social media has become part of our daily routines. We’re just a tap, click and a swipe away from the next post, but what else are we sharing without realizing it? For Data Privacy Day, we took a deep dive into the latest privacy settings of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to figure out what they mean and recommend how to adjust them for greater privacy. Check out the tips, tweak your settings, then forward this info to your friends so they can do the same. After all, sharing is caring. GET THE SCOOP MOZILLA'S VIEW The Internet only stays healthy if we trust it as a safe place – to explore, transact, connect and create. Our privacy and security online is under constant threat. But there's something you can do about it: get informed, protect yourself, and make your voice heard. A healthy Internet depends on you. Find out what's helping (and what's hurting) our largest global resource in the Internet Health Report, released last week. ACTION CORNER Celebrate Data Privacy Day with an extra dose of privacy. Get Firefox Focus, the privacy browser for your iPhone. » Join the Data Privacy Day twitter conversation at #PrivacyAware. » If you think our government should do more to protect — and not undermine —a healthy Internet, write a letter to the editor to show your support. Here's how to get started. » You can update your email preferences at any time by clicking the link below. Modify your preferences You're receiving this email because we think you're neat, AND you subscribed to hear from us. If our newsletters aren't sparking joy, we'll understand if you Unsubscribe. A tidy inbox frees the mind. 331 E. Evelyn Avenue Mountain View CA 94041 Legal • Privacy