Digital Footprint
A person’s digital footprint is: Answer: What is "Public and permanent to anyone"?
Public and permanent to anyone
Which groups can access your digital footprint?
I. Teachers, colleges, and scholarship committees II. Potential employers
III. Family, friends, and acquaintances
All
What should you do if you are a victim of cyberbullying?
Keep records; reach out to parents/teachers/counselors/admins; block communication)?
True or False: By checking the box on a privacy policy page, a company can legally use your data in all the ways disclosed, even if you change settings.
False. It depends if the privacy policy allows you to opt in/out; changing settings may affect data sharing
What are white hat hackers known for?
They contribute to robust security systems and alert companies of vulnerabilities
True or False: A person’s digital footprint is public, but not usually permanent.
What is "False — this is not accurate"
Which of these might check your online presence during hiring or admissions?
Potential employers and college/scholarship committees
True or False: You should always respond to the bully.
False — responding can escalate the situation; document and report instead
What should you do before agreeing to a privacy policy?
Read key parts to understand data use and available settings
True or False: White hat hackers are breaking the law and are at risk of legal repercussions.
False — ethical white hat hackers operate legally (with permission
True or False: A person’s digital footprint is only public to people whom a person shares things with, but what’s there is permanent.
False — sharing narrows audience but permanence still matters"?
True or False: Only the people you friend or follow can see your posts.
False — posts can be shared, searched, or archived beyond your immediate network
Why keep screenshots or print messages when cyberbullied?
They provide evidence for adults or administrators who can help
If a privacy policy says you can opt out of data sharing, but the box is pre-checked, what should you do?
Uncheck and change settings if allowed, and consider contacting support or not using the service
Why avoid using your year of birth in a username?
It reveals personal data that can be used in identity theft or to guess your age
A person’s digital footprint is public and permanent to anyone.
True — treat online posts as widely visible and long-lasting
When planning a college application or job search, what should you review?
Your digital footprint and privacy settings
Name two adults you should contact if cyberbullying occurs at school.
A teacher and a school counselor (or administrator)
True or False: Changing privacy settings always prevents a company from using your previously collected data.
False — previously collected data may still be used depending on the policy
Which is NOT a characteristic of a credible source? Author not named;
domain is .edu/.gov;
multiple scholarly sources cited;
well-organized with good spelling/grammar
The author is not named on the website
Why should you think before posting online?
Because posts contribute to a permanent digital footprint that many people (and future reviewers) can see
Name three audiences who may view your digital footprint that could affect future opportunities.
Teachers/colleges/scholarship committees, potential employers, and family/friends/acquaintances
List the four best immediate actions to take when cyberbullied.
Keep records, reach out to parents/teachers/counselors/admins, block the bully, and do not respond
Describe one strategy to protect your data on apps and websites.
Review and adjust privacy settings, limit permissions, and avoid oversharing personal info
Name two features of a credible source
Named author and citations or a .edu/.gov domain and proper organization/spelling