Safeguarding Your Digital Footprint in the Age of AI

What is a digital footprint?

• A physical mark left by a person
  

• A trail of data left by online activities
  

• A type of computer virus
  

• A password used for security

Which of the following is an example of personal data?

• A computer screen
  

• A website logo
  

• Your search history
  

• A keyboard

What is the main difference between active and passive digital footprints?

• Active footprints are deleted automatically whereas passive footprints have to be deleted manually.
  

• Passive footprints are always safe but active footprints are sometimes unsafe.
  

• Active footprints are shared intentionally, passive ones are collected automatically
  

• Passive footprints are created by social media only whereas active footprints are created by all sites.

Which of the following is an example of an active digital footprint?

• A website tracking your location
  

• A browser saving cookies
  

• An app collecting background data

• Posting a photo on social media
  

Why might digital surveillance in schools be considered controversial?

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  It balances safety with concerns about privacy

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  It prevents students from learning

• It increases internet costs and data usage

• It makes computers slower

Which situation best shows a potential risk of digital footprints?

• Using too many devices at the same time.

• Receiving personalized ad recommendations
  

• Long-term storage of personal data affecting future decisions

• Not updating apps regularly

Design a personal digital privacy plan. Describe at least two specific strategies you would use to protect your digital footprint and explain why they are effective.