digital footprint Flashcards
What is digital footprint?
A trail of data you create while using the internet
Active footprint
An active footprint can be defined as the intentional data trail that an individual leaves behind. (sending someone an email)
Passive footprint
A passive footprint is a data trail that you unintentionally leave online (info is being collected without the person knowing it is happening)
Are there any ways you can create a more positive digital footprint?
Search yourself online Check privacy settings Think before you post Deactivate and delete Make a positive foot print
What is Cache and Cookies?
Cache = used to store online page resources during a browser or to decrease the loading time. Cookies = employed to store user choices such as browsing session to trace the user preferences
Cache ( Differences to cookies)
- Cache’s websites contents are stored in browser only
- Expires manually
- Consumes larger space in terms of capacity
Cookies (Differences to cache)
- Cookies contents are stored in both serves and browser
- Expires automatically
- Consumes less space in terms of capacity
Private searches
Duck Duck Go - Is a search engine that does not share any information on its users
= Search history
Cookies and IP addresses
Incognito mode (also private search)
Google will not keep record of your browser history while using incognito mode (shift + CTRL + N)
5 p’s for positive digital footprint (profile
Profile - ONLY USE YOUR FIRST NAME
- Do not give out any personal information
Permission
Make sure you have permission to view and share information online
Privacy
Keep your passwords and personal details private
Protect
Keep evidence and don’t bully back, tell an adult
Positive
Make sure the information you share is positive
Be careful about :
What you share
Where you share
With whom you share
