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the development of productive online relationships,
reduces quarrels and tensions, and produces an inviting
and inclusive digital space
Digital rights and responsibilities
Digital citizenship implies that we understand and obey
the laws and rules of behavior while being online. This
covers such aspects like privacy rights, freedom of
speech, freedom of information, and copyrights
protection. The digital citizens are also bound by some
duties, e.g. preserving the privacy of others, citing
sources before sharing information and adhering to
copyright laws. The enforcement of digital rights coupled
with the code of digital responsibility leads to a just,
righteous, and fair digital society.
Critical thinking
Critical thinking is a crucial skill in digital citizenship. It
is the process of independently evaluating data and
making a distinction between the reliable and unreliable
sources by developing the ability to scrutinize the nature
and bias of both online and offline data. In a digital

