Digital Footprint

How can a VPN help manage your digital footprint?

• it makes your online activities and physical location harder to attack

• it monitors what other people are saying about you online

• it is a private section of the internet that only you have access to

• it resets all the data on your computer every day

What role do cookies play in your digital footprint?

• they help your computer run faster

• they track your website visits and preferences

• they delete unwanted files from your hard drive

• they protect your computer from viruses

What is your digital footprint?

• a digital trail intentionally left online for others to discover and follow

• the physical impact you have on the environment when you use your computer

• the amount of space your data is taking up on the internet

• the unique record of all the online interactions associated with you

Which contributes to your digital footprint?

• posting on social media platforms

• writing your password in a notebook

• charging your smartphone

• any interaction with a computer

How long does a digital footprint last?

• only while you're actively using your device

• until you clear your browsing history

• information can be copied and stored indefinitely online

• until the end of the day

Which of these are NOT part of your digital footprint?

• browsing habits

• cookies

• login information

• your computer's recycle bin

Why should you manage your digital footprint?

• to learn how to code

• to increase your social media influence

• to boost your internet speed

• to protect your online reputation and privacy

What can happen if you leave a negative digital footprint?

• it can impact your reputation and job opportunities

• your computer may crash

• your digital devices will run out of battery quickly

• your email will stop working

Why might advertisers be interested in your digital footprint?

• they want to show ads that you're likely to be interested in based on your browsing history

• they are looking for social media influencers to feature in ad campaigns

• they want to know the latest styles and trends

• the law requires them to track who is clicking on their ads

What is one way to manage a positive digital footprint?

• delete all your social media accounts

• regularly review and adjust your privacy settings

• never use the internet for sensitive transactions

• occasionally type nonsense into search bars to confuse others