Group chats and shared albums are useful, but they create wider circles.

Questions to ask:

• who is in this group?
• who can forward this?
• does everyone need this photo or detail?

A quick example: a family member shares a travel plan, house key photo, or medical update into a larger group than necessary. That may feel normal in the moment but still widen exposure.

What to do:

• Use smaller circles for sensitive details.
• Share less when the information affects safety or privacy.
• Ask before posting another person’s private photo or medical information.

This lesson is part of Staying Connected from Lumoset Foundation, Fort Wayne, Indiana – free, always, with no account and no catch.