A digital identity is information about an individual that is posted online and is a representation of yourself. Your digital identity can be created by having a social media account and through having online activity (like shopping or browsing the web). It is extremely important to have a good digital identity to protect yourself and your personal information (SSN, email, address, birthdate etc.) It is important maintaining a good image for your professional career and for school purposes. Also, there are many bad actors online and identity theft can happen when you do not keep your information secure. You never know who is monitoring your profile and behavior on your social media accounts and it can damage your reputation in the long run if you are not mindful of the things you post. It is very important to keep privacy and security settings up to date to prevent identity theft and access to your digital identity.
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