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Everyone knows ‘sexting’ is dangerous, because any photo could eventually end up online. So the number one rule is to never show your face, or any birthmarks or tattoos when shedding your clothes for dirty pics.

–But here’s a list from Yahoo of the five NON-SEXUAL photos you should never post online.

#1.) Photos That Show Personal Data. According to a study by the Javelin Strategy and Research group, identity theft among people you KNOW is on the rise.

–And people between 18 and 24 are at the most risk, simply because they do more texting and post more pictures.

–But parents have to worry too. For example, right after your child gets their driver’s license, make sure they don’t post a picture of it on Facebook.

#2.) Photos That Have ‘Geotagging’ Enabled. Some newer cameras record all kinds of information when you take a picture . . . including the time it was taken, and where you were. And that information stays with the photo when you post it.

–GPS-enabled cameras pinpoint your exact location. So if you take a photo at home, and post the photo online, anyone who knows what they’re doing can figure out your home address.

–If you bought a new camera recently, check to see if it has geotagging. If it does, you can disable it.

#3.) Incriminating Photos. Obviously, you wouldn’t want to post photos of anything ILLEGAL. But this one’s for law-abiding citizens too, because more and more companies are checking Facebook before they hire someone.

–So don’t post anything on Facebook you wouldn’t want your boss to see. According to a study from earlier this year, 47% of Facebook walls contain profanity . . . either from things the user wrote, or things their friends wrote.

#4.) Profile Photos Taken with a Webcam. This one’s not nearly as serious as posting a photo of your license. It’s just that most webcams take really bad pictures, because they’re optimized for video. So the regular photos look grainy.

–It’s even true with newer electronics, like the iPad 2. So use a REAL camera as much as possible. Even most cell phone cameras are better quality than a webcam.

#5.) Poorly Cropped Photos. Again, this one’s not serious, it’s just annoying. If your profile picture on Facebook has other people’s elbows in it . . . because you cropped out your friends . . . choose a photo that’s just of you.

–It’s even more important for online dating sites.