Think it through together · A little story
A girl posts a comment and uploads a photo. The robot explains that using a service may also create records, beyond the words we choose to post.
Lay out the process
- Things we postComments and photos
- Usage recordsSuch as when a service was visited
- Permission-based dataInformation such as location, if allowed
- Manage itLearn about settings and deletion
A digital footprint includes things we post intentionally and may also include information a service records as we use it.
Exactly what is collected depends on the service, permissions, and settings. Reading privacy information and avoiding unnecessary permissions can help you understand where information goes.
Deleting something you posted may make it less visible, but cannot guarantee that every copy disappears at the same time.
Your turn to try
If you delete a public photo, can you guarantee that nobody saved a copy?
Have you thought it through? Open for an explanation
No. Copies may have been made while it was public, which is why it is important to think before posting.
Take away one discovery
A digital footprint includes things we post intentionally and may also include information a service records as we use it.
Try covering the diagram above and explaining each step to someone in your family. If one step is hard to explain, go back and look at that card again.