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DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
VOCABULARY
Term | Definition |
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Digital Footprint | The information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity. |
Cookies | It's a term that refers to small information sent by a website and stored in the user's browser. |
Geolocation | The process or technique of identifying the geographical location of a person or device by means of digital information processed via the internet. |
Metadata | Metadata summarizes basic information about data, making finding & working with particular instances of data easier. |
Data | Data are characteristics or information, usually numerical, that are collected through observation. |
Spreadsheet | It's a computer application for organization, analysis and storage of data in tabular form. |
Browser History | It's a list of recently visited web sites. |
Digital literacy | The ability navigate various digital platforms and understand, assess and communicate through them. |
Blog | A regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style. |
Dossier | A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject. |
Derogatory | Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. |
Social Networking | The use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to oneself. |
Viral | Relating to or involving an image, video, piece of information, etc., that is circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another. |
Profile | A short article giving a description of a person or organization |
Privacy Settings | Are controls available on many social networking and other websites that allow users to limit who can access your profile and what information visitors can see. |