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Digital FootPrints
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |