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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 | a packet of data sent by a web server to a browser, which 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 sites you've visited in the past. |
Digital Literacy | he 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's summary of their personal details or current situation |
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 |