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digital footprint
Term | Definition |
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Digital Footprint | A digital footprint is a trail of data you create while using the Internet. |
Cookies | A small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer by the user's web browser while the user is browsing. |
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 or figures, or information that's stored in or used by a computer. |
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 | Is a record of the sites you've visited in the past. |
Digital Literacy | Having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices. |
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 | An image, video, advertisement, etc., that is circulated rapidly on the internet. |
Profile | A short article giving a description of a person or organization. |
Privacy Settings | Are controls available on many websites and apps to limit who can access your profile and what information visitors can see. |