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Definition of «digital footprint»

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This phrase refers to the permanent record of all activities, posts, and interactions an individual leaves behind on the internet. In a slang context, it is often used as a warning or a joke when someone posts something embarrassing or controversial that could haunt them in the future. It highlights the reality that nothing is ever truly deleted from the web and can be used by employers or peers to judge someone's character.

Example

> You really shouldn't have posted that rant because your digital footprint is going to be cooked when you apply for jobs.

> Thinking about my digital footprint from 2012 makes me want to disappear from the earth.


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