Media Literacy and Digital Privacy Management among Indonesian University Students on Social Media

Authors

  • Nazhifah Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Aidil Haris Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Fitria Mayasari Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Dony Rano Virdaus Universitas Islam Negeru Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo
  • Andhita Risko Faristiana Universitas Islam Negeru Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18326/inject.v11i1.6013

Keywords:

Digital Communication, Digital Literacy, Privacy Management

Abstract

This study aims to determine how proficient students at the University of Muhammadiyah Riau are in using technology and managing the privacy of their communication on social media, considering online crimes and potential misuse of personal data. Using a descriptive purposive sampling technique. The results show that students possess good digital literacy in maintaining communication privacy and security on social media. They demonstrate awareness of digital, ethical, security, and cultural components that support responsible digital behavior, indicating that these literacy dimensions are effectively implemented in managing students’ privacy and digital footprint.

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2026-03-04

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Nazhifah, Aidil Haris, Fitria Mayasari, Dony Rano Virdaus, & Andhita Risko Faristiana. (2026). Media Literacy and Digital Privacy Management among Indonesian University Students on Social Media. INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication), 11(1), 393–412. https://doi.org/10.18326/inject.v11i1.6013

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