📄 LEAVING DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS 📄
Your history of surfing the Internet can matter to companies because they want to send you ___(1)___ for things they want you to buy. But apart from businesses, there are other ___(2)___ why your digital footprint should
matter to you.
1. Showing others who you are
If people get information about you, they might pick bits and then ___(3)___ you are good - or bad. For example, one day you write something silly online. Years later, it's found by the university you're applying to, and they don't think it's funny. Consequently, they may decide you're not the 'right' kind of person for them.
2. Keeping your information private
Everyone has information about themselves that they don't want everyone to know, but the Internet doesn't make the same ___(4)___ that you would.
3. Keeping your money safe
There are plenty of people looking at information about you. Some of them want to ___(5)___ from you, but the less information you put out, the harder it is for them. Bank ___(6)___, card numbers, passwords, ... none of them should be written in emails or text messages.