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    RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DIGITAL CITIZEN
                     As digital citizens, you must use technology responsibly, ensuring a safe and respectful online

                     environment. Some key responsibilities of a digital citizen are as follows:

                         Mindful Sharing                   Respect for Others                Protecting Personal Information
                         Think carefully before  posting   Be  kind  and respectful  online,   Keep  personal details  like  your
                         online and ensure the content is   avoid cyberbullying and respect   name, address  and phone
                         helpful and kind.                 privacy.                          number private.

     In  today’s  world,  people  spend  a lot of time  on the Internet. It’s important  to  be  responsible
     and respectful, both in real life and online. This is known as Digital Citizenship. It means using
     technology in a kind, smart and safe way.
                         Manage Your Digital Footprint     Be Careful What You Believe       Ensuring Cybersecurity
                         Digital  footprint  includes  posts   Verify the source of information   Use a strong  password,  stay
                         and sites. Be  mindful as it      you find online and avoid sharing   aware of scams  and keep
     WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP?  affects privacy.                unverified information.           devices updated.

     Citizenship is like being a member of a family or sports team.
     Just like team members have roles and responsibilities, citizens   RIGHTS OF A DIGITAL CITIZEN
     also have rights and duties. Rights include things like voting,   The rights of a digital citizen are as follows:
     receiving social benefits and being able to work. Responsibilities
     include  following the laws,  paying  taxes  and treating  others     Right to freedom of expression: You can express your thoughts online, as long as it does not
     with respect. Citizenship means being a recognised member   harm others or break the law.
     of a country with certain rights, privileges and responsibilities.    Right to privacy: You control your personal information online and should also respect the
                        privacy of others.

                         Right to access information: You have the right to access legal and ethical online information
     WHAT IS DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP?  without discrimination.

     Digital  citizenship refers  to  the responsible,     Right to safety and security: You should be safe online and free from cyberbullying, harassment
     ethical  and safe use  of technology.  It involves   and harmful content.

     understanding how to interact with others online,     Right to equality and inclusion: You should be treated with respect in digital spaces, where
     respecting  their  rights  and  at  the  same  time,   diversity and acceptance are promoted.
     protecting your own digital footprint. It also teaches     Right to ownership of digital content: You own your digital content (photos, videos, etc.) and
     skills for communicating, collaborating and acting   should understand copyright and sharing rights.
     positively on online platforms.

     Patents and trademarks are real-world examples
     of how ownership is protected and credit is given   RAPID RECALL  Tick ( ) if you know this.
     to creators. A patent safeguards new inventions,   1.  Digital citizenship teaches skills for communicating, collaborating and acting
     such as a gadget or software, while a trademark protects names, logos or symbols that represent   positively on online platforms.
     a brand, like the Nike tick or the Amul girl. These rights ensure that innovators and companies
     receive recognition for their original work. As responsible digital citizens, it is important to respect   2.  You should be safe online and free from cyberbullying and harmful content.
     these protections by not copying or misusing others’ ideas or brand identities.

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