Yes, a digital footprint can become a problem because you are putting your personal information on the internet for everyone to see.(IIE, 2018). You can easily get hacked because people have your information and people can trace you. You can also get stalked because people have your information even though you have deleted some of your information it still doesn’t get deleted on the internet it will always be there. For example people can enter your bank account and clear it.

1. Actively pursues an education and develops habits for lifelong learning.
2. Spends and manages money responsibly.
3. Upholds basic human rights of privacy, freedom of speech, etc.
4. Protects self and others from harm.
5. Proactively promotes their own physical and mental health.

QUESTION 1

Q1.1 THE NINE ELEMENTS

1.DIGITAL ACCESS

Full electronic participation in society. Technology users need to be aware that not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to technology. One more important thing about access is that technology should be available to all. Digital citizens should continue to lobby for more digital access, locations so that more people can benefit from it.

2.DIGITAL COMMERCE

Electronic buying and selling of goods. Technology users need to understand that a large share of market economy is being done electronically. Digital citizenships encourages people to embrace digital commerce and continue to strive for safe and secure utilization of shopping, banking etc.

3.DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

Electronic exchange of information. One of significant changes within the digital revolution is a person’s ability to communicate with other people. We should not just communicate on the cellphones, we should communicate face to face. If we lose our humanity , technology will be a poor replacement.

4.DIGITAL LITERACY

Process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology. While schools have made great progress in the area of technology infusion, much remains to be done. As citizens it is our responsibility to enhance our technological knowledge.

5.DIGITAL ETIQUETTE

Electronic standards of conduct or procedure. Digital etiquette as it is referred to, is a basic set of rules pertaining to behavior that needs to be followed to ensure the internet is better for all users. Etiquette means ”the forms required by good bleeding by authority in social life”.

6.DIGITAL LAW

Electronic responsibility for actions and deeds. We are governed by certain laws. As digital citizens there are laws that apply to our behavior and interaction. We should not steal, use plagiarism etc.

7.DIGITAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world. Every digital citizen have a right and responsibility to everything, but they have to take responsibility for the actions. You should use your rights responsible.

8.DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world. Parents struggles with how to allow their children access to technology while protecting them from online cyberbullying. Knowledge is power.

9.DIGITAL SECURITY

Electronic precautions to guarantee safety. You must protect yourself in the digital world by protecting your identity, create a strong password. Digital security is changing the way which society operating and the ways we live our lives. Internet security involves the protection of a computer’s internet account and files from intrusion by an outside user.

Q1.2 HOW A DIGITAL CITIZEN CAN BUILD AND ENHANCE SOCIAL CAPITAL

Social network can be described as the value and relationships of people who work in an industry that enables society to function effectively. Digital citizenship is when everyone is digitally literate to enhances the physical well-being of the individual while providing the service in a healthy environment. Happy employees mean better output of work. One gains social capital by accessing social media apps that increase our communication and social skills such as tinder, Facebook, WhatsApp etc. For example we believe that you only say you have good friends if the friends you have now are there for you, protect you and are trustworthy.

1.3 LINKEDIN

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