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Digital FootPrints
Term | Definition |
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Digital Footprint | a trail of data you create while using the Internet |
Cookies | a user's web-browsing activity and information |
Metadata | a set of data that describes and gives information about other data. |
Data | characteristics or information, usually numerical, that are collected through observation |
Spreadsheet | a computer application for organization, analysis and storage of data in tabular form. |
Brower 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 | showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. |
Social Networking | an online platform which people use to build social networks or social relationships with other people who share similar personal or career interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life connections |
Viral | 1) of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus 2) 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 visual display of personal data associated with a specific user, or a customized desktop environment |
Privacy Settings | the part of a social networking website, internet browser, piece of software, etc. that allows you to control who sees information about you. |