Digital Footprint slideshow Digital learning 10 Back Next Table of contents Safety 01 Strategies to keep my digital footprint appropriate and safe 03 02 My digital footprint Digital Permanance How my digital footprint impacts me What is it and why it matters My digital footprint Back Next Searching for myself online After searching for both my English and legal name online, I found nothing except a few people whose names are the same as mine along with their social media accounts. I also was not able to find any pictures of myself in the images section, which consisted of mostly LinkedIn profile pictures. I think this is because my social media accounts are all private, and I never engage in public conversations online. However, I am aware that people who follow me on Instagram and able to view my posts and stories, hence why I should still be aware of my digital footprint. Back Next How might my digital footprint affect my personal brand and future opportunities? When companies are considering to hire me, they may look at my digital footprint such as social media profiles and posts to ensure I am a responsible and appropriate person to hire. If they see a lot of positive posts such as my achievements, they might be more likely to have a good impression of me and therefore consider to hire me. However, if the company sees me arguing and swearing online all the time, they might think I am rude and not a compatible person to hire. Since things posted online do not disappear, it is important to maintain an appropriate digital footprint to leave a good impression, especially in important cases such as applying for a university or job. Back Next What information have I unintentionally shared? When I register accounts and memberships or subscribe to certain websites, I am usually required for to fill in my email or phone number. In many cases, things like age, gender, and country are also asked to be stated. When I fill in these things, I am sharing my personal information to the operator of the website, where then it could be sold to other websites without my consent to create things like personalized ads. Scammers also purchase your personal information from these sites like phone numbers to scam call. An example of this is when I search up something on Instagram, then I start getting ads about that thing on multiple apps and websites. Back Next Safety Ways to protect personal information and stay safe online Back Next Why is online safety important? Online safety is crucial in today’s age as it helps protect us from various threats and dangers when using the internet. It is important to safeguard personal information, prevent unauthorised access, and be mindful of the things we post. By practicing online safety measures, we can protect ourselves while minimizing the potential negative impacts of the digital footprint we leave behind every time we go online. Back Next Strategies to use to keep my digital footprint appropriate and safe Think before posting Avoid sharing sensitive personal 00such as my address information and phone number, Be cautious about sharing details of daily life. Privacy settings Regularly review and update the privacy settings on my social media accounts and other online platforms. Adjust cookie preferences to necessary/functional on websites to avoid third-party cookies. Strong passwords Use strong and unique passwords for my online accounts. Avoid using the same password across multiple sites. Consider using a password manager to help manage complex passwords. Digital permanence Back Next What is digital permanence? Digital permanence refers to the lasting and permanent nature of information and data on the internet. Once information is posted online, it becomes impossible to difficult to erase or remove. For example, when you delete a comment on a YouTube video, on the surface, the comment is gone from public view. However, that comment may forever be stored somewhere in the ocean of data. Factors that contribute to digital permanence include platforms’ data retention policies and re-sharing content. Back Next Why should we care and be aware of digital permanence? Our online presence can have a significant impact on our reputation in professional situations and on a daily basis. Content, even if posted years ago, can resurface and influence how colleagues, employers, or universities perceive us. Even if we delete things we regret posting, people might screenshot, save, and spread the blackmail, inevitably causing damage to our reputation and image. Things we say on the internet cannot be taken back, hence why we must be aware of digital permanence. Back Next References Live my digital for students: Digital footprint. (n.d.). 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