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    Digital  identity is the collection  of information  that
                      represents  a person in the online world.  It’s like  an
                      online version of yourself, created through the things
                      you share and interact with on the Internet. Your digital
                      identity is shaped by the profiles you create on websites;

                      the posts you share on social media and the content
                      you engage with.
                      For  example,  when  you  sign up for  a website  or social
                      media platform, you often provide personal information like your name, photo and preferences.
                      These details become part of your digital identity.

                      How Digital Identity is Created?

                      Digital  identity begins  the moment an individual  starts  interacting with the digital world.  It is
                      shaped by several key components that come together to form a complete picture of who they
                      are online:

                                                                Every time an account is created on a website or
                                                                app, it adds to a person’s digital identity. Whether it’s
                                              Online Account    for learning, gaming, shopping or socialising, these
                                                                accounts serve as gateways to online interactions.

                                             Usernames and      Usernames and email  IDs  are unique  identifiers
                                                    Email IDs   in the digital world. They are often the first things
                                                                people use to find or  connect with someone online.

                                                                Social  media  accounts  are key  parts of digital
                                                Social Media    identity.  They reflect interests,  thoughts  and
                                                      Profiles  connections with others helping to shape the digital
                                                                image others have of a person.

                                                       Online   Every comment, like, share or post made online adds
                                                   Posts and    to  an individual’s digital  footprint.  These actions,
                                                  Interactions  though small, contribute to the development of an
                                                                online reputation and identity over time.

                      As a person continue using the Internet, their digital identity becomes more detailed. It evolves
                      with their actions, choices of platforms and the way they interact with others online. In simple
                      words one can say that the digital identity is created when a person creates an online account or
                      shares information online.

                         81% of people have at least one social media account, with most using platforms like Facebook,
                         Instagram and  X, each contributing to their digital identities.

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