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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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