VIRTUAL VIRUS
A child’s digital footprint now starts before birth. From ultrasound photos and due date announcements posted to social media, to smart toys and home assistants, parents are revealing far more information than they realize about their children.
In today’s day and age of online pervasiveness and social media overload, you may have heard the term “digital DNA” floating around. While it may sound like an innocuous scientific experiment, it has far-reaching implications that could affect you—and more importantly your child’s—future.
According to , a digital footprint is a trail of data you create while using the Internet. It includes the websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit to online services. There are two types of footprints:
