Passive
A passive digital footprint is unintended by the user. For example, a shopper on an ecommerce site inadvertently provides the site information about their preferences and lifestyle by the products they browse.Active
Information that an individual purposely shares with the public or network of contacts such as a blog post.Personally Identifiable
Information that can be traced to your real name.Anonymous
Information generated anonymously such as comments posted using a pseudonym as a name. Technologies such as VPN allow users to hide their IP from services.User Input
Data that results from user input such as messages sent from a mobile device.Sensor Data
Data created by sensors such as cameras and microphones in public places, private residences and mobile devices.| Overview: Digital Footprint | ||
Type | PrivacyInformation SecurityDefensive Computing | |
Definition | Data generated by a person's activities. | |
Related Concepts | PrivacyEconomics Of PrivacyPrivacy by DefaultDefensive ComputingPersonally Identifiable DataSensors | |
