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Vocabulary
Terms and definition's of a digital footprint
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digital Footprint | The information about a particular person that exists on the internet as a result of theri online activity. |
| Cookies | A packet of data sent by a web server to browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently access 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 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 tool or resource in a Web browser that keeps track of pages and sites that a user has previously visited. |
| Digital Literacy | Skills necessary for living, learning, and working in a society where communication and access to information is always increasing through digital technologies. |
| 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 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 description of an individual's' social characteristics that identify them on social media sites. |
| Privacy Settings | Controls available on many websites and apps to limit who can access your profile and what information visitors can see. |