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Equally important , awareness of your digital citizenship duties can change your entire life because when you have the right knowledge , there are higher chances that you make the right choices . For instance , it ’ s highly recommended to create strong passwords , to be careful when communicating with unknown people , to obey the law , to act consciously , to respect others and yourself , to maintain social media image and reputation . Indeed , you should have the opportunity to access the Internet at any time and to use search engines effectively . Similarly , it is necessary to take a critical look at every piece of information you find on the Internet and check it from at least 3 sources . Subsequently , it ’ s of a great importance to know whether you have sufficient knowledge about shopping on the Internet and benefitting from banking services , and of course , you should be familiar with the sites you access or browse through . The most important rule is : “ Do not do anything online that you would not do in real life .” Just because the information you get from the Internet is public or copiable , doesn ’ t mean you can steal it . In order not to become a thief , do not forget to indicate the source of any information you use . In addition to this , when expressing opinions or comments on any platform , you should be respectful just like in real life . Also , you should be conscious of the crimes committed on the Internet and the methods of struggle .
On the whole , remember , your information is private and personal to you . use strong passwords for your security and do not share your private information with anyone . Hence , the ability to use the Internet correctly , effectively and ethically is an indicator that you are a good “ digital citizen ”.