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A “digital footprint” is basically your entire online presence—all of the information, posts, pictures, and data you put online, whether purposely or not.[1] The more information you put online, the more people can learn about you. This could be a problem, like if your boss sees inappropriate social media posts or a thief finds your banking information. Luckily, it only takes a few simple steps to present a positive image online, so get started now!
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- All of these rules apply to your mobile device too. Browsing on your smartphone can put your data online the same way that using your computer does.Thanks
- If you have trouble resisting the urge to make inappropriate posts online, then you might want to step away from social media for a while. This is a better option than making posts you might regret.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.cisecurity.org/daily-tip/manage-your-digital-footprint/
- ↑ https://au.hudson.com/insights/article/how-to-manage-your-digital-footprint
- ↑ https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/what-is-digital-footprint/
- ↑ https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/online-privacy/digital-footprint
- ↑ https://au.hudson.com/insights/article/how-to-manage-your-digital-footprint
- ↑ https://au.hudson.com/insights/article/how-to-manage-your-digital-footprint
- ↑ https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2014/12/ten-tips-to-manage-your-digital-footprint/
- ↑ https://au.hudson.com/insights/article/how-to-manage-your-digital-footprint
- ↑ https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/online-privacy/digital-footprint
- ↑ https://porterchester.edu/news-events/tips-for-managing-your-digital-footprint
- ↑ https://staysafeonline.org/blog/owning-your-privacy-by-managing-your-digital-footprint/
- ↑ https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/what-is-digital-footprint/
- ↑ https://staysafeonline.org/blog/owning-your-privacy-by-managing-your-digital-footprint/
- ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-control-and-delete-cookies-on-your-browser
- ↑ https://staysafeonline.org/blog/owning-your-privacy-by-managing-your-digital-footprint/
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