Digital Identity and Online Profiles

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Course Outline

  1. Digital Identity and Citizenship
  2. Importance and Privacy
  3. Components of Digital Identity
  4. Digital Profiles and Identity
  5. Types of Digital Profiles
  6. Digital Profile Types and Management
  7. Networking Types and Purposes
  8. Social Media Profile Elements
  9. Generations and Digital Identity
  10. Personal and Nonpersonal Information
  11. Digital Identity in Vocational Education
  12. Positive and Responsible Online Conduct
  13. Organizational Data Protection
  14. Personal and Digital Rights Law
  15. Personal Information Protection Practices

1. Digital Identity and Citizenship

Key Concepts & Definitions

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1. What does a person’s digital identity consist of?

2. A user avoids spreading misinformation, respects others’ privacy, and contributes constructively to an online community. What does this behavior demonstrate?

3. How can a person’s digital identity affect them beyond their online presence?

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What is digital identity?

The sum of a person’s or entity’s online traces and profiles, including past and present web activity.

What is digital citizenship?

Responsible and ethical online behavior and participation.

What online behaviors are part of digital citizenship?

Respecting privacy, avoiding cyberbullying and misinformation, and contributing positively to online communities.

How can digital identity influence other people’s perceptions?

It can affect how they perceive someone.

What can digital identity affect besides others’ perceptions?

A person’s privacy and online security.

How does managing online privacy protect digital identity?

By controlling what information is available to others.

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