What Are Your Rights And Responsibilities As A User Of The Internet?

Use appropriate language and behavior when interacting with others

(i.e. no cyberbullying) Respect the opinions and ideas of others. Obey all intellectual property laws. Do not use or share others' work without permission.

What are our rights and responsibilities?

Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws

. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. Participate in your local community. Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.

What is responsible Internet user?

Being a responsible digital citizen means

having the online social skills to take part in online community life

in an ethical and respectful way. Responsible digital citizenship also means: … thinking about how your online activities affect yourself, other people you know, and the wider online community.

What are my online rights?

People have

a right not to be discriminated against on the basis of their race

, and are entitled to protection of this right when they are online. In Australia, racially offensive material on the Internet may be unlawful under s 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

What are the responsibilities attached to a cyber citizen?

A cyber citizen utilizes technology in an appropriate manner including

etiquette, communication, education, access, commerce, responsibility, rights, safety and security

. It is important to be cyber aware: back up your digital files, create strong passwords, post only appropriate comments and control privacy settings.

How can I be a good Internet user?

1. Respect what other people are saying on social media, even if you do not agree with them.
2. Don't share personal information like your address, phone number or bank details.
3. Be careful when buying something online – only buy from trustworthy websites.

How can I be responsible?

1. Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, words and actions. …
2. Stop blaming. …
3. Stop complaining. …
4. Refuse to take anything personal. …
5. Make yourself happy. …
6. Live in the present moment. …
7. Use the power of intention. …
8. Feel calm and confident.

What are examples of rights?

• The right to life.
• The right to liberty and freedom.
• The right to the pursuit of happiness.
• The right to live your life free of discrimination.
• The right to control what happens to your own body and to make medical decisions for yourself.

What are 10 rights of a citizen?

• Right to Life. …
• Right to Dignity. …
• Right to Personal Liberty. …
• Right to Fair Hearing. …
• Right to Privacy. …
• Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion. …
• Right to Freedom of Expression.

Why is it important to have both rights and responsibilities?

Rights and responsibilities

help make our communities better

. Rights are freedoms we have that are protected by our laws, while responsibilities are duties or things that we should do. In order to be good citizens, or members of a community, we must understand our rights and responsibilities.

What are digital responsibilities?

Key Digital Responsibilities:

Use appropriate language and behavior when interacting with others

(i.e. no cyberbullying) Respect the opinions and ideas of others. Obey all intellectual property laws. Do not use or share others' work without permission. Follow rules and/or codes of conduct for every Internet site.

What are examples of digital rights?

• Right to freedom of expression.
• Right to privacy.
• Right to credit for personal works.
• Right to digital access.
• Right to our identity.

What are digital laws?

Definition: Digital law is

the electronic responsibility for actions, deeds which is either ethical or unethical

. Unethical use manifests itself in form of theft and/or crime.

What are 5 ways to be a good digital citizen?

1. Remember the Golden Rule. …
2. Keep Private Information Private. …
3. Think About The Future. …
4. Be Mindful of Your “Brand” …
5. Be Yourself.

How can I describe myself as a responsive citizen?

Responsive citizens are

community members who actively participate in the realization of their rights and in the fulfilment of their duties

. … In addition to the right to vote, citizens also have the right to ongoing interactions with the people they elected.

What are the dangers of the Internet?

• Cyberbullying. …
• Cyber Predators. …
• Posting Private Information. …
• Phishing. …
• Falling for Scams. …
• Accidentally Downloading Malware. …
• Posts that Come Back to Haunt a Child Later in Life.