Done by: Nimit Manrao

Digital citizenship can be defined as

appropriate behavior that represents the
responsible, ethical and legal approach that
individuals take in any situation with respect
to the use of IT.
A digital citizen refers to a person that
participates in society using information
technology, to qualify for this a person must
have a means of digital tools such as
computers or mobile phones.
The key aspects where digital citizenship can
be applied are in key areas such as:
1. Digital Commerce: electronic buying and
selling of goods.
2. Digital Communication: electronic
exchange of information.
3. Digital Security (self-
protection): electronic precautions to
guarantee safety.



BENEFITS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Safety & Security: Digital citizen get the opportunity to understanding
the risks that we face from others as well as from our own conduct, and
the dangers posed by applications like viruses and phishing.

Digital Literacy: Digital citizen learning how to find, sort, manage,
evaluate and create information in digital forms.


Ethics & Community: Digital citizens becoming aware of practicing
appropriate and ethical behaviors in a variety of digital environments.
This area includes shaping your digital reputation and being a
responsible citizen of the communities in which you participate, from
social networks, to games

.