We’re so used to fact-finding, reading the news, connecting with others, and reviewing restaurants and shops on the Internet, that we often forget we’re sharing information about ourselves.
Our digital footprint is the information we leave about ourselves on the web. It’s important to know what we share with the public and what we share with our friends and relatives. Otherwise, it’s like walking out of a pool and leaving water footprints everywhere, which translates into a loss of privacy online.
To take control of your digital footprint, here are some simple steps that will help you keep information about you from getting in the wrong hands to be used in phishing messages or calls.
It’s important to protect the information you share online and know your digital footprint. Be discreet online and in public.