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What is a digital footprint?
A digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet, including social media posts, search history, and online transactions.
Why is it important to manage your digital footprint?
Managing your digital footprint helps protect your online privacy, shapes your professional image, and prevents misuse of personal information.
True or False: Deleting old social media accounts can help reduce your digital footprint.
True
True or False: Your search history is part of your active digital footprint.
False – Search history is part of your passive digital footprint.
What’s the difference between an active and a passive digital footprint?
An active digital footprint is created when you deliberately share information online, like posting on social media. A passive digital footprint is collected without your direct involvement, such as tracking your browsing activity.
Which of the following is NOT part of your passive digital footprint?
a) Your search history
b) A post you made on LinkedIn
c) Your IP address
d) How long you stay on a website
b) A post you made on LinkedIn (because it’s part of your active footprint)
Scenario-Based Question:
You posted a personal rant on social media years ago that no longer reflects your views. What should you do to manage your digital footprint?
Delete the post if possible and adjust your privacy settings to control who can see your content in the future.