Uploading photos to social media is a great way to share memories with friends and family near and far. Whether it’s brunch, grandkids, pets, or fashion, sharing photos on social media isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. While it’s incredibly useful to be able to share in this way, there are some risks you should consider before uploading.
The Risks of Location Tracking on Your Phone
When you upload a photo to social media, if you have location data turned on, your location could be stored in the metadata of the platform you’re sharing on. If this information is breached, your location could be revealed to cyber criminals. Thankfully, it’s easy to remedy.
How to Turn Off Location Tracking on Your Phone
The simple way to keep this type of information private is to turn off location data on your camera app. This will keep your location out of the hands of hackers and allow you to securely post photos on social media.
For Android:
- Open your camera app
- Tap the gear icon to go to settings
- Toggle “Location Tags” to the off position
For iPhone:
- Open settings
- Tap Privacy
- Tap Location Services
- Tap Camera
- Select “Never”
Once you have changed this setting, your location will no longer be attached to the metadata. Now you can share your photos without worry of your location becoming compromised.
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