When was the last time you tried searching for your name on google?
If it was yesterday, even then you might want to do it again today. It is a good way to find out what the internet knows about you!
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What is a digital footprint?
"A digital footprint is a trail of data you create while using the Internet. It includes the websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit to online services. A "passive digital footprint" is a data trail you unintentionally leave online."
Source: https://techterms.com/definition/digital_footprint
Watching your digital footprint is a serious matter as this is what could describe you in the future to come, one needs to take ownership of everything they post online or search for on the internet!
Now I get asked this question a lot: "Can i not just erase my digital footprint?"
Here is the full truth: "You may never be able to completely erase your digital footprint, since so much is already out there about pretty much everyone".
The good news is that, you can actually reduce you digital footprint by using your privacy settings effectively as in not sharing personal information or only sharing information with people you know, do not post the wrong photos and videos and try to keep your private and work life seperate on different accounts.
(Read further from the link below in how to reduce your digital footprint!)
Source: https://clark.com/technology/how-to-reduce-or-delete-your-digital-footprint/
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The fact of the matter is whatever you put out there will remain out there no matter what you do, so jut BE CAREFUL!!
Do what I always do.... Ask yourself before posting something: "Would I should this to my grandmother or not?".