December 2006 – Digital Footprints

This data set contains questions about the information people post online and what they search for about themselves and others. It was used in the “Digital Footprints” report.

Internet users are becoming more aware of their digital footprint; 47% have searched for information about themselves online, up from just 22% five years ago.

Some 34% of internet users have logged onto the internet using a wireless connection either around the house, at their workplace, or some place else.

28% of internet users have tagged or categorized content online such as photos, news stories or blog posts. Findings and interview with David Weinberger