What are some privacy concerns in using social media with the class?

What are some privacy concerns in using social media with the class?
It's so true that social media can have incredibly powerful ripple effects. And I do believe it can be a very scary tool for both teachers and students. Cyber bullying is a very relevant issue especially to the current generation of high school learners. I assisted high school students last year for a short stint and the detrimental effects of social media on friendships and learner education was quite shocking. I had several students come to me with instances of 'he said she said' on instagram or twitter. These privacy concerns are still a very new issue for most teachers and it can be difficult to navigate our way around these issues when the students are more knowledgeable on the technology than we are. 
With that said, I do think it's important that we as teachers take the time to explain the safety and consequences of social media. And I believe this can be done by utilizing some aspects in the classroom. This will knock away some of that fear of social media for both students and teachers. Teachers should not shy away from the use of social media and should be careful of restriction of it as this can lead to learner resentment. Making an account on a social media site specifically for your class or school is a great way to approach this. I've also shared some infographics below about online safety that my classmate shared: 
Social Media Etiquette Classroom Poster

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