Your digital identity is the image you present to the world on the internet. It is the combination of your online activities and the information you create and share, such as blog posts, videos, photos, social media profiles, and other digital materials. You can manage your digital identity by producing and curating quality content, as well as deciding who you want to be online and understanding how that presents itself in your content. You should also be aware of how you can protect your data and privacy by adjusting the settings on your social media accounts. Additionally, always be mindful of your language and behavior while online.
A good digital identity is important because it is the reputation that you build online, and it reflects who you are. Your digital identity shapes the way people perceive you and determines the level of trust and respect that you will have in the online world. With an appropriate and positive digital identity, people can identify you, interact with you, and even do business with you in a secure environment. It also serves as an important factor in professional success as employers can use digital footprints to research potential candidates and make informed hiring decisions. Finally, it can help you build a positive online presence, establish credibility, and foster relationships with your peers.
The MIS community platform is a virtual platform designed to support, engage, and connect members of the Management Information Systems (MIS) community throughout the world. The platform offers the ability to ask questions, start conversations, access resources, and build relationships with members of the MIS community. The platform also provides access to a library of research, guides, and articles, as well as a selection of job postings.
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Hi Leonid! Your digital identity is so important in the year we live in and sometimes I do not think other realize their digital footprint. When you’re growing up you are always told not to put anything you don’t want your future job to see on the internet, and now being on the internet is a potential career! Even with these new options online, how you present yourself is still a very important factor and I think that finding someones character, the first thing people do now is search any of their online profiles to get a feel for their personality.
Hey Leonid,
I enjoyed reading your post about digital identity. Nowadays, your digital identity is so important because everything is online and when you put something online, it will be there forever. Its important to be careful and mindful of your digital identity.