UNO Experts Share Social Media Safety Tips to Protect Privacy Online
WOWT covers UNO’s advice on staying safe while using social media.
- published: 2025/02/25
- contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
UNO’s Social Media Lab for Research and Engagement, along with Assistant Professor of Marketing Max Yu, Ph.D., recently provided valuable social media safety tips in an article featured by WOWT. The experts emphasized the importance of verifying information sources and being cautious with geotagging to protect personal privacy online.
Why it matters: As social media continues to play a central role in everyday life, protecting personal information and ensuring digital security is crucial. UNO’s experts offer practical advice for users to navigate online platforms more safely.
The big picture: These safety tips help users avoid the risks of misinformation and privacy breaches, while also promoting responsible social media engagement.
For more on how to stay safe on social media, watch WOWT’s broadcast or read the full article.
Read the full article on WOWT.
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