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How to safeguard your child's privacy on social media

The article offers advice to parents on how to protect their child’s privacy when using social media. It warns of the dangers of “oversharing,” noting that many parents post personal information (e.g. name, geolocation, school details) with insufficient privacy settings. It cites Kaspersky research indicating nearly half of parents share photos of their children, and many include sensitive details without protections. The article suggests practical steps: limit profile visibility to trusted contacts, enable two-factor authentication, think carefully before posting personal content, and consider using parental security tools (such as Kaspersky Safe Kids) to help manage online safety.

View the original full article here: https://iol.co.za/weekend-argus/lifestyle/2025-10-02-how-to-safeguard-your-childs-privacy-on-social-media/

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