digital footprint; traceable digital activities
Wasei-eigo from 'digital tattoo'; refers to the permanent, hard-to-erase record of one's online actions, similar to how a tattoo stays on the body.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from digital tattoo
Content posted on social media can remain as a digital tattoo.
We need to teach young people about the dangers of digital footprints.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Wasei-eigo from English 'digital' and 'tattoo', coined to describe the lasting nature of online activity records.