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Facebook faced global criticism and investigations for weak data policies. This scandal sparked
worldwide debates on data privacy, regulation and user control.

After this incident was reported, Facebook changed its policies to control the amount of data
developers could take out in this way.

(Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43465968)

Financial Footprint

A financial footprint refers to the record or trail of an

individual's financial transactions and activities. It includes:
Spending patterns: How you spend your money, whether
it's shopping in stores or online.

Savings & investments: The money you save or invest,
like in savings accounts or other investment options.

Debt management: How you manage loans, credit cards
or any borrowed money.

Income sources: The different ways you earn money, such
as your allowance, job or gifts.

Financial transactions: A record of how money moves, like

when you withdraw money, transfer it or pay bills. Use payment apps
only on your own
For example, Asha’s online shopping, monthly gym payments device, not on public
and savings in her bank account all contribute to her financial or shared devices.
footprint, reflecting her spending, saving and payment habits.

Health Footprint

A health footprint tracks the digital information related to your health. It includes:

Health Apps: Data from devices like
smartwatches and fitness apps that
monitor your activity and well-being.

Medical Websites: Information from
health-related searches and visits to
medical websites.

Online Prescription Orders: Information about the types of
medicine you’re ordering online, which is recorded when you
make online purchases or requests for prescriptions.

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