Social Media Safety

What you choose to share on social media is always your decision, but what others choose to do with your information may not always be in your control. Consider taking the following personal safety precautions with these social media safety tips.

• Know how to report, block, and filter content.Read RAINN's tips on how to filter which users or content you see, report harmful comments or content, and block those who are attempting to use technology to hurt others.
• Personalize your privacy settings.Adjust your privacy settings on the site to your comfort level, and select options that limit who can view your information. Think about non-traditional social media as well, such as your public transactions on Venmo or music activity on Spotify. These site-specific security pages can help you get started.
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Snapchat
  • Tumblr
  • LinkedIn
  • Spotify
  • Venmo

  Have you encountered sexual content or images relating to a minor? Report these encounters to the CyberTipline.

  If you experience unwanted communication of a sexual nature, it can leave you with some uncomfortable or painful feelings. You are not alone. Help is available 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org.

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