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Digital footprint
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digital Footprint | The information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activities |
| Cookies | A packet of data sent by a web server to a browser which is used to identify the user or to track their access to the server. |
| GeoLocation | The process or technique of identifying the geographical location of a person by using 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 | browsing history refers to the list of web pages a user has visited. |
| digital literacy | Digital literacy refers to 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 user's summary of their personal details or current situation. |
| privacy settings | Allows you to control who sees information about you. |