Question 8: What can I do if someone posts information about me on a social networking site that I want removed?

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Question 8: What can I do if someone posts information about me on a social networking site that I want removed?

Answer: If someone posts something on their Facebook or MySpace page about you that you would like to have removed, a first step is to ask the person to take it down.

If the person refuses, you have a few options. If you are a school student and the other person is a student at your school, you can report it to a teacher you trust or your school counsellor. Schools generally take bullying very seriously and may be able to speak to the person on your behalf.

You can also contact the social networking site and ask them to remove the information. Most social networking sites have a grievance procedure in place, and are interested in keeping their sites friendly and their users happy.

And remember: treat others the way you wish to be treated. If someone asks you to take down a photograph of them that you have posted on your MySpace page, take it down. It might not seem like a bad photo to you, but different people have different comfort zones when it comes to their privacy.

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