What is a Digital footprint and why should I remove it?

Digital footprint refers to all the traces you leave behind as you use the Internet.

This is information transmitted online, such as form registration, e-mails and attachments, uploading videos or digital images and any other form of transmission of information. All of which leaves behind traces of personal information about yourself and what you do, available to others online.

This is why it is important to routinely scan and remove your digital footprint. It helps protect you and and your computer from being exposed to hackers, fraudsters and aggressive advertisers.