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What do these images have in common? Message that they will not find one of me, as my settings are secure and I do not share images These are some of the results for a search of Karen Whitehead.

Anyone who uses a computer leaves a digital footprint

What does your digital footprint say about you? To your parents? To your friends? To your future boss?

"An enthusiastic young woman with exceptional skills" Paris Brown, 17 Paris beat 164 other candidates to become the first youth police and crime commissioner. "An enthusiastic young woman with exceptional skills"

Paris had to resign because tweet and posts were uncovered Paris had to resign because tweet and posts were uncovered. She had made these posts 3 years earlier at 14. Facebook comments and tweets were deemed to be homophobic, violent and racist

45% 45% of employers (in 2009) admitted that they check a candidate’s digital footprint

Discriminatory comments Content that discouraged employers from offering an applicant an interview: Inappropriate photos Bad-mouthing previous employer Drink or drug related content

Tweets made before protection will still be visible.

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