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Every time you go online you leave a trail. This is just like a real footprint. It reveals where you’ve been, how long you stayed and what you’ve been doing there. Every time you register for an online service, send an email, download a video or upload a photo, the information can be accessed and your digital footprint can be revealed. This shouldn’t necessarily be worrying but it is advisable to be aware of your digital footprint and to be cautious and sensible when you are online.
Whether or not your information is shared intentionally, it’s being gathered by advertisers, employers and companies from which you shop. This information is called your digital footprint—and it’s becoming more important than ever in today’s digital economy. While there’s no official definition of the term “digital economy,” it can be summed up as as the entire ecosystem built from our online connectivity. In this newfound era, your digital footprint can no longer be ignored.
7 things that could be part of your digital footprint:
1. Photos and posts on social media.
2. Data collected on fitness trackers and smart watches.
3. Games you’ve played online.
4. Things you’ve bought.
5. Information you allow apps to collect or access.
6. Voice searches on Alexa or other devices.
7. Comments or arguments you’ve been in.
THINK ABOUT THE "FUTURE"
All kinds of people are interested in your digital footprint. It's now quite common for colleges, universities and employers to check out the online profiles of possible candidates as part of their application process. There are cases of people having missed out on jobs and places in college because their digital footprint didn’t impress the recruiters. So, remember: keep safe, don’t put too much personal information online and always think carefully before you post something. Ask yourself, ‘Would I be happy for absolutely everyone to see this?’
“You should keep in mind that anything you place online, whether text or images, has the potential to be available online forever.”
Multiply the total of your yes answers to the questions by 2 and the total of your no answers by 1. The score you obtain will show the mark you left in the digital world.
if your score is
between 0-12 : You don't seem to leave much of a trace in the digital world. Not leaving a mark does not mean too much risk you will face. Still, keep your attention.
between:13-19 : You don't seem to avoid leaving your digital footprint. You can easily be the target of a cyberbully. It is useful to review your transactions in the digital world.
between: 20-26 : Stalkers may be after you, you have to be careful! Information about you is everywhere on the Internet. You should review the traces you left on the Internet and change your personal security settings before it's too late.
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