On the Internet a digital footprint is the word used to describe the trail,
traces or "footprints" that people leave online. This is information
transmitted online, such as forum registration, e-mails and
attachments,
uploading videos or digital images and any other form of transmission of
information — all of which leaves traces of
personal information about yourself available to others online.
Digital Footprint Grid How much information about your daily life gets recorded by big business and Big Brother? Play this simple scenario by conducting your normal transactions as you would on any give day.
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