Identité numérique (Digital Identity)

Definition

Identité numérique refers to the online representation of an individual's personal information and activities that are available on the internet.

Analogy

Think of your digital identity as a virtual passport that contains all your personal information and activities. It's like leaving breadcrumbs behind wherever you go online.

Related terms

Privacy settings: Privacy settings are tools provided by websites and social media platforms that allow users to control who can access their personal information.

Online reputation management: Online reputation management involves actively monitoring and controlling how one is perceived online in order to maintain a positive digital identity.

Digital footprint: A digital footprint refers to the trail left behind by an individual's online activities including posts, comments, likes, and shares.