Enterprises exploring to reduce digital footprints !!

It is true that companies are increasingly looking for ways to remove their digital footprints, and complete removal of all digital footprints is not possible. This is because copies of your data may be stored on servers all over the world, and it can be difficult to track down and delete all of them.

Removal of all digital footprints can be very expensive. This is because it can be difficult to track down and delete all copies of your data. Additionally, some websites and apps may retain your data even after you delete your account.

It is time to reduce your digital footprint and protect your privacy and security online.

This is due to a number of factors, including:

· Increased awareness of the importance of online privacy and security: Companies are becoming more aware of the risks of data breaches and other cyberattacks. They are also becoming more aware of the importance of protecting their customers' privacy.

· Increased regulatory scrutiny: Governments around the world are passing new laws and regulations that require companies to protect their customers' data. For example, the General Data Protection Regulation in the European Union requires companies to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting or processing their personal data.

· Increased customer demand: Customers are increasingly demanding that companies protect their privacy. A recent survey by Pew Research Center found that 72% of Americans believe that companies are not doing enough to protect their personal information. Companies are using a variety of methods to remove their digital footprints. Some of the most common methods includes:

· Deleting old data:

· Anonymizing data:

· Encrypting data:

Companies are also working to develop new technologies to help them remove their digital footprints. For example, some companies are developing blockchain-based solutions that can help them to store and manage data in a more secure and private way.

It is important to note that it is not possible to completely remove all digital footprints. This is due to the importance of online privacy and security, the increased regulatory scrutiny, and the increased customer demand.

I am sure, few companies will come out to address the growing need of removing digital footprints, then what will happen to the social media sites and SEO and SMO professionals, as they are dependent for expanding the reach to various platforms, remain a question mark.

S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA