Today it is almost impossible to hide from traces on the Internet. Even if you are not an active user of social networks, your information remains available on various online services. But not everyone knows this. Your digital footprint is everything that can be found about you on the internet, from personal data to comments on forums.
This trail comes in two types. An active footprint is the information you publish online. For example, posts on social networks or photos on blogs. A passive trace is collected without your knowledge using cookies and other methods.
To take control of your digital footprint, you need to take certain precautions. This may include deleting personal information from social networks, using private browsers and refusing to use public Wi-Fi hotspots, as well as careful processing of personal data when registering on sites.
Source: Ferra
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