The top 10 Facebook privacy settings you should review for yourself today.

1. Facebook Privacy
Top 10 Required Privacy Settings
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2. getting started make some friends (lists)
PRIVACY RISK: none; foundation for setting privacy policies
LOCATION: friends -> edit friends -> create a list
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3. #10 ensure security with HTTPS
PRIVACY RISK: hijacking your Facebook account while on a shared internet connection
LOCATION: account -> account settings -> account security
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4. #9 avoid photo / video tagging
PRIVACY RISK: someone tags you with a bad-hair day, or worse -- a scandalous photo/video
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> customize settings -> photos I’m tagged in
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5. #8 control checking-ins
PRIVACY RISK: telling strangers where you are (and where you aren’t)
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> customize settings -> things others share
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6. #7 limit facebook search results
PRIVACY RISK: strangers, employers, & school classmates can search for you on Facebook
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> view settings
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7. #6 disable public search results
PRIVACY RISK: strangers, employers, & school classmates can search for you on Google
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> apps & websites -> public search
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8. #5 be discrete with your profile
PRIVACY RISK: providing data about yourself commonly needed for identity theft
URL: profile -> info -> basic information
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9. #4 limit contact information
PRIVACY RISK: strangers viewing your phone numbers, postal address, or email addresses
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> customize settings -> contact information
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10. #3 avoid embarrassing wall posts
PRIVACY RISK: your friends, or family, embarrassing you
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> customize settings -> things other share
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11. #2 limit info available to apps
PRIVACY RISK: providing strangers, through your friends, your confidential information
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> apps & websites -> info accessible...
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12. #1 turn off instant personalization
PRIVACY RISK: providing companies your name, profile picture, interests, etc.
LOCATION: account -> privacy settings -> apps & websites -> instant personalization
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13. test time grade yourself
PRIVACY RISK: giving a 3rd party temporary access to your confidential information
LOCATION: www.socioclean.com
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14. Questions?
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