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It is the record of every action you Future Opportunities
take online, including clicks, posts, Many universities and
likes, and the websites you visit. employers review your online
Think of it as a huge digital archive presence before they accept
that stores your history on the you. Your past posts can
Internet. affect your future career.
It is also known as your ‘Digital
Shadow’.
Personal Security
If you share too much
information online, strangers
can find your personal details.

Targeted Advertising
This is the data that you share Companies track your
on purpose. digital trail to show you
For example, you share specific ads. They use your
a photo on social media data to influence your
platforms, send a message, or shopping choices.
write a comment.
Permanent Reputation
What you share today may
stay online forever. It is
This is the data that is
very difficult to completely
collected without your
delete something once it is
knowledge. For example,
public.
a website recording your
location or tracking how much
time you spend on a page.

Think Before You Post Digital Cleaning
Always ask yourself if you Delete old accounts that
Social Media Entertainment would be comfortable with you no longer use and
This includes your profile Your history of watching your family or future school remove apps that you
information, the photos you videos or listening to and work opportunities. don’t need anymore.
upload, and every ‘like’ or music creates a list of your Use Privacy Settings Ask for Support
‘post’ you share. personal preferences. Regularly check your Remember, you don’t need to do
Online Shopping Daily Communication account settings and set everything alone on the internet.
Every time you buy something or The messages you send and the your profile to private If you feel confused about sharing
search for a product, the store groups you join contribute to so only people you trust something or changing a setting,
keeps a record of your interests. your digital trail. can see your information. always talk to a trusted adult.
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