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Why is digital citizenship important?

Good digital citizenship is essential for several reasons.
Firstly, it builds a safe environment for the internet users
as it raises cyber security consciousness among
individuals by making them understand the danger of
sharing personal information online. It further promotes a
culture of respect and tolerance by fighting
cyberbullying, harassment, and discrimination based on
race, gender, and social preferences online.

Another aspect of digital citizenship is that it is all about
ensuring that users understand the limits of their online
conduct and stay true to their values. With an emphasis
on critical thinking and media literacy knowledge, digital
citizenship leads to knowledgeable citizens who are able
to distinguish credible information from misinformation,
and handle the complexities of the digital world.

Elements of digital citizenship

Digital citizenship in the evolving digital arena embraces
a multidimensional perspective for proper and ethical
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