My digital footprint is a news article from The Mission City Record. In one of the headlines, it mentions that my softball team made provincials. I already knew about the article, so it wasn’t super shocking, and it’s kind of sweet to remember that summer. I think this is a good digital footprint because it contributes something positive to the community. This probably won’t affect my chances of getting future education or employment because it isn’t bad information. My parents and teammates think it’s cool that we made it in the news.

My advice for other people wanting to keep a positive digital impact is to read the privacy settings on social media so your personal photos aren’t public for the world to see. Secondly, be aware of the things that you are doing, and who could see this in the future. You wouldn’t want a future boss or employer reading embarrassing things about yourself. And using one of the strategies in the video, you should defend your reputation. You might not be able to erase everything posted about you, but you can change how people see you by making a positive contribution to the online world.