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Grade 7
💻Digital Literacy
Your Digital Footprint
Understand what a digital footprint is, what data is collected about you, and how to manage your online presence.
11 min 3 quiz questions Grade 7
You Leave Traces Everywhere Online
Every search you make, every page you visit, every post you like leaves a trace. Together, these traces form your digital footprint — a detailed record of your online behavior.
Active vs. Passive Digital Footprints
Active Digital Footprint:Data you intentionally share online — posts, comments, profile information, uploaded photos.
Passive Digital Footprint:Data collected about you without your direct awareness — browsing history, location data, cookies, device information.
Who Collects Your Data?
- Search engines: Record every search query
- Social media platforms: Track likes, shares, time spent, and content viewed
- Websites: Use cookies to track your browsing across sites
- Apps: Often collect location, contacts, and usage data
- Advertisers: Build detailed profiles from data purchased from multiple sources
Your Digital Footprint Is Permanent
Once information is online, it is very difficult to remove completely. Content you post today may be visible years from now — to future employers, colleges, or anyone who searches for you.
Managing Your Digital Footprint
- Review privacy settings on all platforms regularly
- Think before posting — would you be comfortable if anyone saw this?
- Use private browsing for sensitive searches
- Regularly review and delete apps you no longer use
- Search your own name periodically to see what is publicly visible
Cookie:A small file stored by a website on your device that tracks your activity and preferences, often used for advertising.
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3 questions · Grade 7 level