The Impact of Technology on Society · Impacts of Computing

Digital Footprints and Privacy

Analyzing the long term consequences of online behavior and data collection by corporations.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who owns the data you create when using a 'free' online service?
  2. 2How does your digital footprint affect your future opportunities?
  3. 3What steps can individuals take to regain control of their personal data?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Computing - Online SafetyKS2: Computing - Digital Literacy
Year: Year 6
Subject: Computing
Unit: The Impact of Technology on Society
Period: Impacts of Computing

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