Children often are spontaneous and emotional when it comes to expressing themselves online therefore usually they post and share on their social media accounts very private photos, videos and information not only of their private life but also life of other people. The random snap, pic or comment within seconds tagging each other can later make them wonder “I hope my friend/classmate doesn’t mind being tagged in my post/story and I’m not putting his/her privacy at risk?”

Latvian SIC has created digital poster with main risks of most popular social media which will be useful to remind and encourage internet users especially children and adolescents to pay more attention to the safety of their social media accounts by using privacy and security settings. It is important that children are aware that once you've posted something online, you've lost control of it.

The material includes information on the risks on the following social media platforms: Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp and Facebook.

The resource includes also the following information:

1. Public account is basically the same as letting anyone into your house;
2. Unfortunately, such situation when a photo is posted on social media without your permission can happen very often;
3. Sloppy attitude to your privacy and safety can cause problems;
4. There are private issues that are better kept to yourself;
5. Be aware who are your followers and with whom you are sharing private information about your life.