Digital Footprint

  Protect your digital footprint Because employers, colleges, and others can look up your online identity, it’s a good idea to be mindful of your digital footprint. Here are some tips for protecting your personal data and managing your online reputation. Use search engines to check your digital footprint Enter your name into search engines. Include your first and last name and any variations on spellings. If you have changed your name, search for both current and former names. Reviewing the search engine results will give you a sense of what information about you is publicly available. If any of the results show you in a negative light, you could contact the site administrator to see if they can remove it.  Setting up Google Alerts  is one way to keep an eye on your name. Reduce the number of information sources that mention you For example, real estate websites and whitepages.com may have more information about you than you may wish. These sites can often include persona...