DTE Topic 2: Digital Footprints

Question 1

The additional information that apps and devices exchange along with content, often without the user’s knowledge is know as

Answer 1

Metadata

Question 2

How can you effectively manage the privacy setting on your mobile apps, computer software , and online accounts?

Answer 2

Turn off settings that share information that is unnecessary for the service.

Opt out of companies and services sharing your information with third parties.

Read the privacy policy of each website or app that you use.

Question 3

A statement that explains in simple language how an organisation or agency handles your personal information is called a

Answer 3

Privacy Policy

Question 4

All of the information about us can be found on the Internet is known as our

Answer 4

Digital Footprint

Question 5

What kind of data can websites, apps, and other services collect from your activities and posts?

Answer 5

Time and date of post

IP address of the device you posted from

What browser or app you posted from

Question 6

True or False: You alone are responsible for contributing to your digital footprint.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

A conclusion drawn about you based on the information you share online is called

Answer 7

Inference

Question 8

Which of the following describes a potential consequence of not managing your digital footprint effectively?

Answer 8

Negative impact on personal reputation and job opportunities?

Question 9

True or False: Any organisation in Australia that is covered by the Privacy Act 1988 must have a Privacy Policy

Answer 9

True

Question 10

How might advertisers use information that you intentionally or unintentionally share online?

Answer 10

To personalise advertisements based on your interests and behaviour.