Online risks
Online risks
The Internet is one of the greatest inventions in the world and provides people with instant access to endless possibilities – you can buy your weekly shopping, stay in touch with friends across the world, learn new skills, search for a job, book a holiday or just play a game or catch up on your favourite TV shows.
It's important to remember the positives of the world online and not allow the potential pitfalls to put you off.
It can be difficult identifying and managing online risks as there is so much information and it can feel overwhelming - hopefully this will give you some practical tools to help you feel confident in using your judgement on any app or site.
Digital Footprint
Your digital footprint is the data that is left behind when you have been online.
- With every new profile, photo or comment you post, you add to a trail of information about yourself which stays online.
- When you see an advert on social media for a product you were looking at the day before - that’s your digital footprint that has led you there.
- In recent times, several celebrities have been in trouble now for things they have posted on social media, even if it’s a long time ago. More and more employers are also looking online to see what a potential employees digital footprint shows.
- It’s important to remember when posting anything online, it has the potential to be seen by anyone, as clearly as a footprint in the snow.