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DigCompConsumers2016

Code: 2.2

Participating in P2P and collaborative economy platforms

To understand and participate in sharing or collaborative economy platforms. To engage in micro-selling practices (P2P). To recognise different and new digital business models.

Descriptors

Knowledge

What you learn at this level

  • K

    Knowing about peer-to-peer (P2P), sharing and collaborative economy platforms for (re)sale, exchange and renting/hiring of goods and services

  • K

    Understanding the risks and opportunities of using collaborative economy platforms

  • K

    Knowing that when buying goods and services from private persons or peers online, one’s rights are different than when buying online from a trader (e.g. right to cancel a purchase)

  • K

    Knowing that there may be legal and tax issues when selling goods and services or when renting out rooms, apartments or houses via online platforms

  • K

    Knowing that regularly selling, renting out etc. via online platforms for a profit can add up to a professional activity that must be declared to the tax authorities and is subject to sectorial regulation

  • K

    Knowing that (in certain countries) a special legal statute exists for micro entrepreneurs

  • K

    Knowing that certain online platforms will provide assistance and insurance in case of problems with a transaction between peers

  • K

    Knowing how to distinguish crowdfunding and other collaborative platforms that facilitate gifts or exchanges from those facilitating sales/renting/hiring or investment

Skill

What you learn at this level

  • S

    Being able to assess the reliability of a P2P, collaborative or sharing platform

  • S

    Being able to verify the reliability of the sellers and offers on online platforms, e.g. by using rating systems and user reviews

  • S

    Being able to assess if user reviews are valid and well argued, and sufficient in number to generate trust

  • S

    Being able to check for any rules and obligations applicable to one’s activity on P2P platforms

  • S

    Being able to search and find local, national and international P2P platforms that respond to one’s needs

  • S

    Being able to communicate with other peers on P2P platforms about details of transactions

  • S

    Being able to present offers correctly and with clear prices, including costs of payment, delivery and platform fees

Attitude

What you learn at this level

  • A

    Critically evaluating the opportunities and cost-effectiveness of the peer-to-peer economy, and also its risks

  • A

    Proactively checking applicable rights and responsibilities when engaging in P2P, collaborative or sharing economy platforms

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.