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DigComp3.0

Code: 2.6

Managing digital identity

To manage one or multiple digital identities. To take actions to help protect one’s digital reputation (how one is perceived based on online presence), and to manage one's digital footprint (the data that is produced through use of and by digital platforms and services).

Descriptors

Basic

What you can do at this level

  • CS2.6.01No AI reference

    Acknowledge the benefits of implementing measures to help manage one's digital identity.

  • CS2.6.02No AI reference

    Recognise features of physical and digital identities, and identify aspects of physical identity that can be linked to digital identity.

  • CS2.6.03Implicit AI

    Recognise digital identity as both a means of authenticating (validating) an individual and the data generated by an individual's online activities, and identify common forms and uses of digital identity.

  • CS2.6.04Implicit AI

    Recognise the concept and components of a digital footprint.

  • CS2.6.05Implicit AI

    Recognise that digital identity protection laws protect individuals' data and privacy.

  • CS2.6.06No AI reference

    Identify and implement simple measures, such as limiting tracking and deleting browsing history, to manage digital identity.

What you learn at this level

  • LO2.6.10SNo AI reference

    Implement simple measures such as limiting tracking and deleting browsing history to manage digital identity.

  • LO2.6.02KNo AI reference

    Recognise features of physical and digital identities.

  • LO2.6.01ANo AI reference

    Acknowledge the benefits of implementing measures to help manage one's digital identity.

  • LO2.6.03KNo AI reference

    Identify aspects of physical identity that can be linked to digital identity.

  • LO2.6.04KImplicit AI

    Recognise digital identity as both a method to authenticate (verify) an individual and the data generated by an individual's online activities.

  • LO2.6.05KImplicit AI

    Identify common forms and uses of digital identity.

  • LO2.6.06KImplicit AI

    Recognise that information on the internet can persist over time.

  • LO2.6.07KImplicit AI

    Recognise the concept and components of a digital footprint.

  • LO2.6.08KImplicit AI

    Recognise that digital identity protection laws protect individuals' data and privacy.

  • LO2.6.09KNo AI reference

    Identify simple measures such as limiting tracking and deleting browsing history to manage digital identity.

Intermediate

What you can do at this level

  • CS2.6.07Implicit AI

    Acknowledge the importance of one's own role and rights in the management of digital identity.

  • CS2.6.08Implicit AI

    Identify examples of actively and passively generated information in relation to digital identity.

  • CS2.6.09Implicit AI

    Analyse the scope of one's own digital identity to implement protections.

  • CS2.6.10Implicit AI

    Adjust settings on devices and apps, online accounts and activity tracking to help manage one’s digital identity.

  • CS2.6.11Implicit AI

    Curate and manage one or more digital identities using a variety of features and functionalities on digital platforms or services.

What you learn at this level

  • LO2.6.11AImplicit AI

    Acknowledge the importance of one's own role and rights in the management of digital identity.

  • LO2.6.12KImplicit AI

    Describe the relationships between digital footprint, digital reputation and digital identity.

  • LO2.6.16SImplicit AI

    Use information on the scope of one's own digital identity to guide actions on digital identity management.

  • LO2.6.17SImplicit AI

    Adjust settings on devices and apps, online accounts and activity tracking to help manage one’s digital identity.

  • LO2.6.13KImplicit AI

    Identify examples of actively and passively generated information in relation to digital identity.

  • LO2.6.14KImplicit AI

    Describe ways in which the scope of one's digital identity can be analysed.

  • LO2.6.18SImplicit AI

    Curate and manage one or more digital identities using a variety of features and functionalities on digital platform(s) or service(s).

  • LO2.6.15KImplicit AI

    Identify features and functions used to manage digital identity, such as settings on devices and apps, online accounts, activity tracking and social media platforms.

Advanced

What you can do at this level

  • CS2.6.12Implicit AI

    Describe ways to exercise legal rights in issues relating to digital identity.

  • CS2.6.13Implicit AI

    Assess one's digital identity on an ongoing basis, and use a variety of processes to manage digital identity.

  • CS2.6.14Explicit AI

    Assess benefits, social and ethical implications of the use of AI systems in digital identity management.

  • CS2.6.15Implicit AI

    Curate and manage digital identities for personal, professional and/or organisational purposes across a variety of platforms and services.

  • CS2.6.16Implicit AI

    Assist others with basic digital identity management.

What you learn at this level

  • LO2.6.19AImplicit AI

    Prioritise the assessment of one's digital identity on an ongoing basis.

  • LO2.6.23SImplicit AI

    Implement a variety of processes to manage digital identity across a range of digital environments.

  • LO2.6.20KImplicit AI

    Recognise the relationship between digital technological developments and digital identity management.

  • LO2.6.24SExplicit AI

    Assess benefits, social and ethical implications of the use of AI systems in digital identity management.

  • LO2.6.21KImplicit AI

    Describe ways to exercise rights on issues relating to digital identity.

  • LO2.6.25SImplicit AI

    Curate and manage digital identities for personal, professional and/or organisational purposes across a variety of platforms and services.

  • LO2.6.22KExplicit AI

    Describe ways in which AI systems are used in digital identity management.

  • LO2.6.26SImplicit AI

    Assist others with basic digital identity management.

Highly advanced

What you can do at this level

  • CS2.6.17Implicit AI

    Stay informed about developments in digital technologies in relation to digital identity management and protection.

  • CS2.6.18Implicit AI

    Support others to deepen their capabilities in the management and curation of digital identities.

  • CS2.6.19Implicit AI

    Advise others on complex aspects of digital identity management and rights.

What you learn at this level

  • LO2.6.28SImplicit AI

    Support others to deepen their capabilities in the management and curation of digital identities.

  • LO2.6.27AImplicit AI

    Stay informed about developments in digital technologies in relation digital identity management.

  • LO2.6.29SImplicit AI

    Advise others on complex aspects of digital identity management and rights.

Learning outcome types
K — What you need to know: theoretical understanding and factual information.
S — What you can do: practical and technical abilities.
A — How you approach things: values, dispositions and behaviours.