Deleted Content on Social Media

Deleted content on social media still accessible to authorities cyber security expert warns.

A cyber security expert has warned parents about posting content on social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok.

Susan Mclean who is one of Australia’s leading cyber security analysts and a former Victorian police officer for nearly 30 years lists the two platforms as causing the biggest concern in Australia.

She said too many people do not realise that simply deleting content online does not mean the video content is no longer accessible to authorities, especially the police.

It’s important to keep in mind that the internet is never truly private, and any information you share online could potentially be accessed by third parties, including government authorities.