Ch. 14 Digital Trails: What you leave behind

Which of the following is not associated with PRIVATE DATA and is ok to be linked with your digital trail?

• Social Security Number

• Birthdate

• Favorite Music Genre

• Credit Card Number

Most information posted online: (select all that apply)

• Is totally private

• can be searched

• can be copied, altered and re-sent

• is difficult to take down

How can you create a positive Digital Footprint?

• Post damaging information

• Share secrets

• Post mean spirited comments

• Think ahead before posting

Positing embarassing or inappropriate things can:

• Help you get a good job in the future

• Increase your chances of getting a scholarship

• Make your job search more difficult

• Make your family/ friends proud of your actions

Oversharing on social media can range from annoying to being dangerous.

• True

• False

The trail of social media posts you make or visit is called your digital footprint.

• True

• False

Colleges and potential employers don't pay attention to your social media posts.

• True

• False

What is your digital footprint?

• A scanned image of your foot
• A photograph of your shoe
• All the information online about a person that is stored online.
• Having a blog, facebook or twitter page

True or False?  
Posts and private messages on Social Media are private.

• True
• False

What is a good way to maintain a positive digital footprint?

• Don't overshare
• Use privacy settings
• Only post things that you would want everyone to see
• All of the above