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Digital Footprint
Term | Definition |
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Digital Footprint | a trail of data you create while using the Internet |
Cookies | files created by websites you visit, they save browsing information |
Geolocation | the identification of the geographic location of a user or computing device via a variety of data collection mechanisms |
Metadata | a set of data that describes and gives information about other data |
Data | facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis |
Spreadsheet | a computer application for organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form |
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 clearly communicate information through typing 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 | 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 short article giving a description of a person or organization |
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 |