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6. Understanding Digital Footprint and Privacy

Awareness of one’s digital footprint and the implications
it has for privacy is crucial in managing online identities.
This skill helps students understand how their actions
online can affect their future opportunities and
relationships and includes educating students about
privacy settings and the permanence of online actions,
encouraging more mindful digital engagement.

In mastering this skill, students should learn about the
concept of a digital footprint and how their actions online
can have long-term consequences. They are taught to be
mindful of what they share online and to understand the
privacy policies of the platforms they use.

Activity 1: Digital Footprint Mapping – Students
conduct an audit of their own digital footprint by
researching themselves online. They reflect on their
findings and create a plan for managing their digital
footprint in the future.

Activity 2: Privacy Policy Analysis – In groups,
students select a popular online service and analyze its