Power without control is destruction waiting to happen. In an era of unprecedented access to information, controls on that information to protect people's privacy and security are more important than ever.
Control Elements of Digital Citizenship
Access – Controls will be necessary to ensure that some don't end up with undue control over others' access, privacy, and security.
Commerce – Privacy and security controls keep consumers safe and limit liability exposure for companies.
Communication – Citizens need to understand the privacy and security implications.
Literacy – People need to be educated on how to protect themselves online.
Law – The legal landscape is ever changing, so digital citizens stay up-to-date on the legal landscape as it relates to privacy and security.
Rights and responsibilities – Consumers and companies alike need to understand each others' rights and responsibilities to protect each other.
Security - Protecting digital citizens from identity theft, harassment, attacks, and the many other dangers of online exposure should be a top priority of all.