What is a Digital Identity? – 2b

My digital identity refers to how I am represented online. My digital identity is how I present myself through various forms of media such as social media networks, business networks, and other forms. My digital identity can be traced through various accounts I create from sites such as Instagram to Amazon, from LinkedIn to Esty, and so much more. A digital identity is also what makes one individual unique online compared to multiple accounts mimicking a person or based off a person. I can manage this digital identity by making conscious decisions with my accounts. I can protect my image and myself from people I do not know and even forms of spam and hackers by making my accounts private. Having a good digital identity is crucial for maintaining a positive identity. Ensuring appropriate and formal post are made are essential to create and maintain a positive outlook and reputation. Since many people have multiple forms of social media and how easy it is to look up others, having these appropriate posts are important. Digital identities are even prevalent in job searches as many businesses will look into one’s digital identity to see who the “real” applicant is and how they present themselves to the public. If one has a digital identity of crude, inappropriate, and offensive posts, many would want to avoid that person and businesses may opt to steer clear of them as well. The MIS community platform is where students are able to network and collaborate with shared professional interests. Students can share ideas and information with each other on their shared interests and even gain more knowledge on said interest or in their profession.