In the previous activities you've learnt that each action online results in leaving online traces that are difficult to remove. It is important to be aware of the type of information others can access through your profile or search history.

Read the short texts about Internet security and privacy: 10 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Online.
Then:

• create a map of your online presence in Trace My Shadow service My Shadow and analise it;
• check out the settings of your Internet browser and privacy/ security options in the social services you frequently us;
  

Reflect on the current level of protection of your data. Consider digital traces that you leave online, such as your e-mail address. Write down minimum 3 measures that you can effectively adopt to enhance your privacy online. Take notes of your thoughts in a text editor, you wll use it in Activity 1.5.