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Digital Footprint
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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 | A packet of data sent by a web server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server, used to identify the user or track their access to the server. |
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 | 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 | A record of the information browsed by a user on a computer; especially (in a web browser) a record of recently visited web pages, stored with associated data. |
Digital Literacy | The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. |
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 user profile is a visual display of personal data associated with a specific user, or a customized desktop environment. |
Privacy Settings | 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. |