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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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