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Digital Citizenship

It refers to the útilization of information technology (IT) to engage in society, politics, and government. K. Mossberger, et.al. define digital citizens as 'those who use the internet regularly and effectively'.

Digital Access

This is perhaps one of the most fundamental blocks to being a digital citizen. However, due to socio-economic status, location, and other disabilities, some individuals may not have digital access. Digital access is available in many remote countries via cyber cafés and small coffee shops.

Digital Commerce

This is the ability for users to recognize that much of the economy is regulated online. It also deals with the understanding of the dangers and benefits of online buying like in Shopee, using credit cards online, online banking like G-cash etc.

Digital Communication

This element deals with understanding the variety of online communication mediums such as email (Gmail, Yahoo mail), instant messaging, FB messenger, the variety of apps, etc. There is a standard of etiquette associated with each medium.

Digital Literacy

This deals with the understanding of how to use various digital services. It is the ability and knowledge needed to learn and teach using technology tools.

Digital Etiquette

This is the expectation that various mediums require a variety of etiquette. Certain mediums demand more appropriate behavior and language than others.

Digital Law

This is where enforcement occurs for illegal downloads, plagiarizing, hacking, creating viruses, sending spams, identity theft, cyberbullying, etc.

Digital Rights and Responsibilities

This is the set of rights that digital citizens have such as privacy, speech, etc.

Digital Health and Wellness

Digital citizens must be aware of the physical stress placed on their bodies by internet usage. They must be Π aware to not become overly dependent on the internet causing eye strain, headaches, stress problems, and so on.

Digital Security

This simply means that citizens must take measures to be safe by practicing using difficult passwords, virus protection, backing up data, etc.