Self-paced course: Understanding Digital Footprints

This course introduces learners to the concept of digital footprints and best practices in protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Topics include limiting an individual’s digital footprint, protecting privacy on social media, opting out of data aggregator sites, and the consequences of oversharing personal information; as well as steps to take after becoming a target of doxing.

The National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) is a training center by and for law enforcement with specialized experience in digital investigation. They are a a primary partner of NRCC. All resources provided by NW3C are exclusively for law enforcement, and you must register and create an account verifying your status as a law enforcement professional to access their content.