digital bill-of-rights

DIGITAL BILL-OF-RIGHTSBy Hudson Wark 4th 5/10/13

1. FREEDOM

Digital citizens have a right to a free, uncensored internet. Don't

abuse your power.

2. Digital Commerce

Electronic buying and selling of goods.

3. EQUALITY

All digital citizens are created equal on the internet. Remember

there’s a human behind the computer screen.

4. Digital Access

Full electronic participation in society.

5. CREATIVITY

Digital citizens have a right to create, grow and collaborate on

the internet, and be held accountable for what they create.

6. SHARING

Digital citizens have a right to freely share their ideas, lawful discoveries and opinions on the internet. MySpace, and Facebook are NOT secure, even when

private.

7. ACCESSIBILITY

Digital citizens have a right to access the internet equally,

regardless of who they are or where they are.

8. ASSOCIATION

Digital citizens have a right to freely associate on the internet. Only say

what you’d be willing to say in person. Kids should tell an adult if

they are in an uncomfortable situation.

9. PRIVACY

Digital citizens have a right to privacy on the internet. Respect

other people's privacy.

10.PROPERTY

Digital citizens have a right to benefit from what they create, and

be secure in their intellectual property on the internet. Don’t Steal Other peoples work and

claim it as yours.

SOURCES1. http://www.21things4students.net/21/digital-

citizenship/mission-cybershield/q1-bill-of-rights/

2. http://www.keepthewebopen.com/digital-bill-of-rights