My Digital Tattoo
What is a Digital Tattoo? You may have heard of the term " digital footprint ". This term can be used similarly to "digital tattoo". These terms highlight the trail that is left behind online by its users. The use of the word tattoo in place of footprint is meant to emphasize the permanence of the mark people leave on the internet. While the use of technology may seem like second-nature at this point in society, the repercussions of this history may not have been considered, especially to those who have grown up with this technology. Simple Google searches can bring up personal information, such as addresses, names of family members, and personal photos. Depending on the nature of the information, this may affect your professional image! Growing Up Online As someone who grew up with the internet, I have not always been conscious of the mark I would leave online. I think I was more focused on what cool flash game I could play on the web after school. It wasn't...