Web dead

Slang for the act of erasing your online identity or "digital doppelganger," it refers to taking certain actions in order to remove your personal data or "digital footprint" from the Internet. For example, "Ever since he applied for that government job, he removed his profiles from Facebook and MySpace. Apparently he's going Web dead."

Fortunately there are some practical steps a savvy surfer can take to prevent (and reverse) the "morning after" effects associated with putting TMI on the Web.

Click on the link below for a complete list on how to become Web dead!