Digital Footprint Iceberg

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Use Explore mode to select a marker or section. Use Quiz mode to practice finding each idea.

  1. Post — A post can be copied, interpreted, and seen beyond its intended moment.
  2. Comment — Comments contribute to a lasting social and data trail.
  3. Like and React — Reactions can signal approval and shape what systems show next.
  4. Location Clues — Photos and settings can reveal routines or location even without a location tag.
  5. Copied Screenshots — Deleted content may survive as screenshots or downloads.
  6. Expanded Audience — Friends can forward content to audiences you did not choose.
  7. Data and Algorithms — Platforms may use behavior to predict interests and shape recommendations.
  8. Future Context — A post may be interpreted differently later or by a new audience.
  9. Privacy and Reporting — Use privacy, blocking, and reporting controls intentionally.
  10. Trusted Support — Tell a trusted adult when contact, threats, exploitation, or content feels unsafe.

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