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Module 6 – AI and Digital Footprint

Module 6's overall obective

Module 6 explores the digital traces we leave behind when using websites, apps, social media and AI. You will learn how your online behaviour creates both active and passive digital footprints, how AI can use this information, and what practical choices you can make to better protect your privacy, reputation and the privacy of others.

Before You Start...

Estimated time between 90 minutes

Available formats include View online (flipbook) or download as PDF

Includes real-life scenarios, practical checklists, reflection activities and a Digital Footprint Audit to help you understand and manage your online presence

Designed for young people aged 15–30, youth workers and educators

You can complete Module 6 on its own or continue through the full VALUES: AI Skills, Powered by Values learning programme.

What you'll learn

1

What a digital footprint is and how your everyday online activities create information about you

2

The difference between active and passive digital footprints, including the information you choose to share and the data collected automatically in the background

3

How AI can use clicks, searches, viewing behaviour, location signals and other digital data to make predictions and influence what you see online

4

How your digital choices can create a “ripple effect”, affecting your privacy, reputation and safety as well as the privacy and wellbeing of other people

5

How to take greater control of your digital footprint using practical habits, privacy settings, permission checks and the STOP–THINK–CHECK–CHOOSE approach

Access the Module and digital badge

View online below via the interactive flipbook

Download PDF using the button below to browse offline

Put your learning into practice and earn the AI and Digital Footprint Digital Badge.

Complete the module and the Module 6 knowledge check below to demonstrate your understanding of digital footprints, privacy and responsible online decision-making.

Your badge recognises your progress in building the practical and ethical AI skills promoted through the VALUES programme.

Quiz

1. What is a digital footprint?(Required)
2. What is the difference between an active and a passive digital footprint?(Required)
3. Which of the following creates a passive digital footprint?(Required)
4. What does the 'ripple effect' mean in the context of digital footprints?(Required)
5. In the STOP-THINK-CHECK-CHOOSE checklist, what does the 'CHECK' step ask you to consider?(Required)
6. How can AI systems use your digital footprint in everyday apps?(Required)
7. Before sharing content that includes another person, which question should you ask first?(Required)
8. According to Module 6, what is the recommended approach to granting app permissions?(Required)
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