Digital Footprint
Digital Footprint
Digital Footprint
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This information can be used by
Every time you go online, you are companies, governments, and other
organizations to track your online
creating a digital footprint. behavior, target you with advertising,
and make decisions about you.
Types of digital footprints
● Active: This is the information that you
intentionally share online, such as your social
media posts and online purchases.
● Passive: This is the information that is
collected about you without your knowledge,
such as your browsing history and IP address.
● It is important to be aware of both types of
digital footprints and to take steps to protect
your privacy.
Why is it important to manage your digital footprint?
Your digital footprint can have a big impact on your life.
It can:
• Affect your job prospects
By managing your digital footprint, you can take control of your online
presence and protect your privacy.
How to manage your digital footprint ?
● Adjust your privacy settings on social media.
● Be careful about what information you share online.
● Use strong passwords and enable two factor authentication.
● Delete old accounts and data that you no longer need.
● Use a privacy focused search engine.
● By taking these steps, you can help to protect your privacy and
create a positive online reputation.
Tips for managing your digital footprint
Be mindful of what you post on
social media. Once something is
Be aware of the privacy settings 01 online, it can be difficult to erase.
on the apps that you use.
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Be careful about what
information you give to
Regularly check your privacy websites. Only give out
settings on social media and information that you are
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shared.