Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Q.2.2 Digital footprints can be construed as trails that digital citizens leave online. Do you think that digital footprints could become a problem? Discuss.

Yes, a lot personal information is added to Internet everyday by every person and it will stay on the internet forever, no matter if it is deleted. If it is traced and in the hands of the wrong person a lot of damage can be done. Once your footprint is made online you are always there and can be found. Your privacy is at risk when you are available on online, your personal life can be accessed and serious harm can be caused to your self-image, self-esteem and even criminal cases can arise.

Your footprint is your reputation online, even a future employer can google your name and come up with all your past posted information and social media sites.
Also advertisement is created per person related to the content they post and search, ever wonder why the adverts make sense to what you are interested in?


Therefore one should be careful about what you post and do online, it can be positive for you and also have a hugely negative impact on your reputation.

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