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Digital footprint
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digital footprint | the information about a particular person that exists on the Internet as a result of their online activity. |
| Cookies | Little documents containing helpful information about you and your preferences. |
| Geo-location | The identification of the real-world geographic location of an object, such as a mobile device. |
| Metadata | a set of data that describes and gives information about other data. |
| Data | facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. |
| Spreadsheet | an electronic document in which data is arranged in the rows and columns of a grid and can be manipulated and used in calculations. |
| Browser History | The list of web pages and information previously searched online. |
| Digital Literacy | an individual's ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other media on various digital platforms. |
| Blog | a regularly updated website or web page that is written in an informal or conversational style. |
| Dossier | a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject. |
| Derogatory | Negative actions |
| Social Networking | the use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to oneself. |
| Viral | an image, video, advertisement, etc., that is circulated rapidly on the Internet. |
| Profile | a short article giving a description of a person or organization. |
| Privacy Settings | controls available on many social networking and other websites that allow users to limit who can access or visit their info. |