WRITINGS: Are your TEXT MESSAGES really safe?

The answer is NO. It is important to consider the fact that your text messages or Facebook messages can easily be shared with others.. Not to mention the recipients phone or mobile device could be lost or stolen. How can we ensure our privacy in a public world of social media and texting? We are living in a world in which face to face conversation is becoming obsolete. Texting and Facebook is the craze and for most a primary mode of communication.

The Apple iPhone keeps records of text messages that can easily be shared by snapping photos of the conversation. The photo images can then be sent to a third party via text message (MMS) or emailed. The contact person's name is the header in the text message so you can identify who the messages is from. Although however a contact name can be changed under Contacts in the iPhone to deceive the reader and sections of the text message conversation can be deleted. Are you getting the full story in the photo snap shot you receive?

Facebook messages and news feeds or wall posts can also be shared this way. Consider this when you text or post personal information, photos or gossip.

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