Which of the following contributes to your active digital footprint?
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Responses
adware that secretly tracks your buying behavior online
adware that secretly tracks your buying behavior online
personal information you intentionally enter into a secure website when making a purchase
personal information you intentionally enter into a secure website when making a purchase
personal data from public records such as home sales
personal data from public records such as home sales
information about you from online newspaper articles
information about you from online newspaper articles
What contributes to your passive digital footprint?
(1 point)
Responses
entering your address into a website to sign up for a contest
entering your address into a website to sign up for a contest
cookies that track your online habits
cookies that track your online habits
uploading a profile picture to a social media site
uploading a profile picture to a social media site
posting information on your personal web page
cookies that track your online habits
Why might your digital footprint be important when you are applying to college?
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Responses
The digital footprint is part of the standard college application.
The digital footprint is part of the standard college application.
Some admissions offices want to go beyond the application to find out what the real you is like.
Some admissions offices want to go beyond the application to find out what the real you is like.
Law enforcement requires colleges to examine digital footprints carefully.
Law enforcement requires colleges to examine digital footprints carefully.
Your digital footprint shows you in the best light.
Some admissions offices want to go beyond the application to find out what the real you is like.
All of the options you provided contribute to your active digital footprint.
To determine which of the options contributes to your active digital footprint, let's break down each option and analyze it:
1. Adware that secretly tracks your buying behavior online:
Adware refers to software that displays unwanted advertisements on your device. This particular type of adware tracks your online buying behavior without your knowledge. This contributes to your active digital footprint because it collects information about your purchasing habits, which can be used by advertisers to target personalized ads.
2. Personal information you intentionally enter into a secure website when making a purchase:
When you make a purchase online, you often need to provide personal information such as your name, address, and payment details. This information is intentionally shared by you on a secure website, typically to complete a transaction. Since you voluntarily provide this information, it becomes part of your active digital footprint.
3. Personal data from public records such as home sales:
Public records, including information related to home sales, are accessible by anyone. While this data may not be actively contributed by you, it is publicly available and can be included in your digital footprint. For example, if you sell a house and the details of the transaction are recorded in public records, that information can become part of your digital footprint.
4. Information about you from online newspaper articles:
If any news articles are published online that mention you or provide information about you, they contribute to your digital footprint. These articles may include information regarding your achievements, activities, or personal details, which become part of your active digital presence.
In summary, all of the options listed - adware tracking, personal information entered on secure websites, public records, and online newspaper articles mentioning you - contribute to your active digital footprint. It is important to be mindful of the information we share online and consider the potential impact on our digital presence.