digital-rights

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Digital rights' are the privileges and freedoms you have when you use digital media and the internet. They protect stuff like your posts on social media or your online conversations from being misused.

Examples in Different Contexts

In digital activism, 'digital rights' are fought for to protect individuals' online freedoms against censorship and surveillance. An activist might declare, 'Our campaign focuses on digital rights to ensure that the internet remains a free and open platform for expression.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We have to be mindful of our employees' privacy when implementing office surveillance systems.

Response:

Agreed. Even with increasing office security, we must respect the digital rights of our employees and not intrude on their private communications.

Creative

Scenario:

Our media team has provided great promotional graphics. However, their inappropriate usage might breach copyright regulations.

Response:

Indeed. To respect their digital rights, we should always credit artists when using their graphics for our promotions.