If you once tried to google yourself, you will be surprised by the search results you would get. The digital footprint is there keeping a record of everything done when online. Whether it is on social media, or a personal or work website, browsing or search history, subscriptions, and any photo galleries or videos that were uploaded online. Anything online can be tracked by others. To be a digital citizen, it is essential to be aware of how to protect personal information, and how to use good reactions with others. While posting on social media, commenting on others’ posts, or sending emails, one must be aware of how to practice good digital citizenship. One must protect their privacy and not overshare everything online. Besides, one must protect others’ privacy and treat others the way they would like to be treated online. It is essential to take permission before downloading or sharing others’ posts or pictures.
We all heard about the mysterious stories about the spread of COVID and the strange medical recipes on how to cure it. It was so easy to spread on social media how bananas can prevent COVID and how drinking cumin before sleep can prevent COVID spread. Sharing and spreading information is easy through social media, however, a good digital citizen must make sure what to share to avoid spreading misinformation. It is essential to check the facts before posting or sharing.
In the end, it is helpful to be respectful while online, be authentic and post the content that reflects you, engage with others, and think twice before posting online since you are sharing it forever
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