Similarly to how we leave footprints when we step, when active online a digital footprint is left behind. In order to take a look at my own digital footprint, I googled my name. The first part that caught my attention was the images category. None of the photos were of me, but all photos related to my life. I was able to find content that I posted online to my own accounts. Such as my personal Instagram account, however my account is private so strangers are only able to view my profile photo and bio. I think its important to remember that even if your account is private there are still parts that strangers are able to view. My college of the Rockies pre-education certificate also popped up, which I would want a future employer to see, so I don’t mind it being there. Although I didn’t find much about myself online, surprisingly the first photo online that came up was of a different family member of mine. It makes me wonder if this family member realizes the digital footprint they are leaving behind and I will definitely be talking about with them.  

While looking into digital footprints I learned that there are two types of digital footprints. An active footprint is the things we are posting knowing that you are putting that information out to the world forever. The second and more worrisome type of footprint is a passive footprint. A passive footprint is when data collected without the user being aware. This just proves that absolutely everything you contribute online could lead to a digital footprint, therefore we need to always be aware.