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Digital footprint
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 | 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. |