Social networking sites promote the sharing of personal information in a public format. Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter promote oversharing of personal life details. Posts on these platforms can vary based on what you're watching or eating for breakfast, or they can include images from your latest vacation or evenings with friends at a local bar. (10) Because personal information can be shared very frequently and easily, consumers are more likely to ignore the moderation they would normally use when sharing information regarding personal matters. (10, 11) Privacy concerns arise when more personal information than normal is shared via these platforms. This excessive sharing of personal information can range from violations to criminal charges for participants. Because young people are more likely to share personal information to gain friendships and connect with other users on these platforms, many young people may fall victim to more serious problems with identity theft and sexual predators. A recent study reported that...