Digital Citizenship is the standards necessary for appropriate, responsible technology use. It is how users should behave when they are online.
The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship are:
Digital Access
Digital Commerce
Digital Communication
Digital Literacy
Digital Etiquette
Digital Law
Digital Rights and Responsibilities
Digital Health and Wellness
Digital Security
Everyone leaves a digital footprint. A digital footprint is a record of the things you've done online. This includes things such as your search history, videos you've uploaded, online subscriptions, and your personal information. Here are some tips for protecting your digital footprint:
Protect your personal data: Don’t share your personal address, phone number or personal email with anyone. Consider using a nickname instead of your real name.
Keep login info under lock and key: Never share any of your usernames or passwords with anyone.
Think before you post: Once something is posted, it can be difficult to remove.
Post photos thoughtfully: Any photo you post publicly is fair game for anyone to dig up.
Google yourself: Search for your name every few months so you’re aware of the information others can see.
Be selective with social media: Don't be on more social networking sites than you can handle. Keep the profiles you use frequently and delete any accounts you don't update often.