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    Importance of Digital Rights

                      Digital rights are important because the Internet is used for studies, communication, entertainment,
                      banking, shopping, and many other activities. These rights protect individuals from:

                          Misuse of personal data
                          Online cheating and scams

                          Cyberbullying

                          Unfair rules or discrimination online
                      Digital rights also provide the freedom to explore, learn, and grow in the digital world.

                      Types of Digital Rights

                                Right to access the                                                Right to Privacy
                                      digital world

                                  Right to Freedom                                                 Right to Safety
                                     of Expression                                                 and Protection

                                     Right to Learn                                                Right to
                                         and Use                                                   Information
                                       Technology

                      The description of these types are as follows:

                          Right to access the digital world: Everyone should have
                         the opportunity to use the Internet and digital devices.
                         Example:  Schools  providing  Internet  access  for online           Disable auto-fill features
                         classes.                                                                on shared or public

                          Right to privacy: Personal information such as name,                   devices to prevent
                         address, photos,  phone number, and passwords  must                  automatic entry of saved
                         be  kept  safe.  No  one  is  allowed  to  take  or use  this         passwords or personal
                         information without permission.                                               details.

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