PlEASE HELP! Identify in the space below three rules you feel are most important for deciding what personal information is
appropriate to post online.

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Names. Be careful how you use your name. Avoid using your full name. Even a nickname could spell trouble -- for instance, if it says something suggestive about your character, if it's a name you already use with others who know your real identity, or if it's made up from your real name (say, from your initials). First names are best, unless yours is extremely unusual. These days, many people do use their full names for online posting -- on social media sites and blogs for example. Just know that in doing so you're raising the risk of becoming an identity theft victim.

Photos. Bearing in mind Golden Rule #1, don't post photos you wouldn't want everyone to see. Full face, high resolution photos may be "snagged" (copied) and used for identity theft. Some people don't know how easy this is to do with any photo, with just a couple of clicks. Also, as a matter of etiquette, don't post photos of others without their permission, unless you're prepared for the consequences if the other person doesn't think it's funny. For preference, use photos in which identities are obscured. And, as a general rule, don't post photos of children online (especially not other people's children without permission). If you want to share photos of your kids, put them in a private online album, accessible by invitation or password. Or email them directly to your friends.

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