The profile platforms infer about a person from behaviour, interactions, and data signals.
It can affect recommendations, ads, risk scores, or moderation even when the user never wrote the label.
JRC DigComp / EPSOHQ Digital Skills DB
Deep dive
Algorithmic identity: the profile platforms build without asking
Algorithmic identity is the profile platforms infer from your behaviour, interactions, and data signals – the key exam trap is confusing it with your declared profile.
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