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Digital World Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| digital footprint | The information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity. |
| Cookies | A small piece of data stored on the user's computer by the web browser while browsing a website. |
| GeoLocation | The use of location technologies such as GPS or IP addresses to identify and track the whereabouts of connected electronic devices. |
| 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 a user has visited, as well as associated data such as page title and time of visit. |
| 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, 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 | Expressive of a low opinion. |
| 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 | An outline of something, especially a person's face, as seen from one side. |
| 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. |