{"id":11732,"date":"2025-04-24T08:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:16:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:16:29","slug":"decodingthedigital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/decodingthedigital\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding the Digital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cm-glossary\"><div class=\"glossary-container \"><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"cmtt-attribute-field\" name=\"glossary_index_style\" value=\"classic\">        <div class=\"progress-indicator\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/TooltipProPlus\/assets\/css\/images\/ajax-loader.gif\" alt=\"AJAX progress indicator\"\/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"glossary_top_filter\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cmtt_help glossary-search-helpitem\" data-cmtooltip=\"The search returns the partial search for the given query from both the term title and description. 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/addictive-design\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Digital features aimed at increasing user engagement, sometimes harmfully.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Addictive Design<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-0\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/amplification\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Algorithms increasing visibility of content, good or harmful.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Amplification<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/bot\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Automated software that can perform helpful or harmful tasks online.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Bot<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-2\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/cheap-fakes\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Simple, less sophisticated manipulated media like edited photos or altered texts.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Cheap Fakes<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-2\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/civic-tech\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Digital tools that support civic engagement and government transparency.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Civic Tech<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-2\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/clickbait\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Sensationalized or misleading headlines used to attract clicks.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Clickbait<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-2\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/content-moderation\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Process of reviewing\/removing online content to meet rules or laws.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Content Moderation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-2\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/critical-thinking\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;The ability to objectively evaluate and analyze information.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Critical Thinking<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-2\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/cyberbullying\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Online harassment or bullying via social media, apps, or games.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Cyberbullying<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-2\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/cybersecurity\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Protection of systems and data from digital threats through secure practices.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Cybersecurity<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/dark-patterns\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Deceptive design tactics to manipulate user decisions online.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Dark Patterns<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/dark-web\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Unindexed part of the internet used for anonymous and sometimes illicit activity.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Dark Web<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/data-privacy\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Ensuring personal data is protected from unauthorized access or misuse.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Data Privacy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/data-protection\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:separator {&amp;quot;className&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;is-style-wide&amp;quot;} --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;hr class=&amp;quot;wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide&amp;quot;\/&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:separator --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:columns --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;wp-block-columns&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:column --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;wp-block-column&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:heading --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;h2 class=&amp;quot;wp-block-heading&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Definition:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; &amp;lt;\/h2&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:heading --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Safeguarding personal data through laws and secure practices.&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/div&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:column --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:column --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;wp-block-column&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:heading --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;h2 class=&amp;quot;wp-block-heading&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Did you know?&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; &amp;lt;\/h2&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:heading --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In 2024, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) led to about &euro;2.1 billion in fines across the EU for violations of data protection rules.&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Source:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt; &amp;lt;\/em&amp;gt;Usercentrics: Data Privacy&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/div&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:column --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/div&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:columns --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Data Protection<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/deepfakes\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;AI-generated synthetic media manipulating video\/audio to show false actions or speech.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Deepfakes<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/demonetisation\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Removal of ad revenue from violating or harmful online content.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Demonetisation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/digital-activism\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Use of online platforms to advocate for causes and mobilise support.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Digital Activism<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/digital-divide\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Gap between those with and without access to digital technologies.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Digital Divide<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/digital-footprint\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Data trail left by online activity, which can be used to profile individuals.\n&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Digital Footprint<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/digital-identity\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;One&rsquo;s personal and professional presence on the internet.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Digital Identity<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/digital-literacy\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Skills to navigate, evaluate, and create content responsibly online.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Digital Literacy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/digital-well-being\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Healthy balance between digital activity and mental\/emotional health.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Digital Well-being<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/disinformation\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;False information deliberately created and shared to deceive people, often with malicious intent.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Disinformation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-3\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/doxxing\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Publishing private info online without consent, often for harassment.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Doxxing<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-4\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/echo-chamber\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Environment where beliefs are reinforced by repeated exposure to similar views.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Echo Chamber<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-5\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/fake-news\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;False or misleading content presented as legitimate news, spread intentionally or unintentionally.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Fake News<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-5\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/filter-bubble\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Algorithm-created space showing content aligning with a user&rsquo;s preferences, limiting perspective.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Filter Bubble<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-6\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/general-purpose-ai\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Versatile AI capable of performing multiple tasks across domains.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">General Purpose AI<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-6\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/generative-ai\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;AI that creates new content (text, video, music, etc.) from learned data.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Generative AI<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-7\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/harmful-content\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Material causing emotional\/psychological harm, often not illegal.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Harmful Content<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-12\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/media-literacy\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Ability to critically interpret and analyze media content.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Media Literacy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-12\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/microtargeting\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Targeting individuals with specific ads based on their online data.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Microtargeting<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-12\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/misinformation\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;False or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Misinformation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-13\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/netizens\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:separator {&amp;quot;className&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;is-style-wide&amp;quot;} --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;hr class=&amp;quot;wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide&amp;quot;\/&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:separator --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:columns --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;wp-block-columns&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:column --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;wp-block-column&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:heading --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;h2 class=&amp;quot;wp-block-heading&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Definition:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; &amp;lt;\/h2&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:heading --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Active participants in online communities with a role in digital discourse.&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/div&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:column --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:column --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;wp-block-column&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:heading --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;h2 class=&amp;quot;wp-block-heading&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Did you know?&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; &amp;lt;\/h2&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:heading --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Over 5.3 billion people are active netizens, engaging daily through social media, forums and online platforms.&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Source:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt; &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;International Telecommunication Union (ITU)&amp;lt;\/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/div&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:column --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/div&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:columns --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Netizens<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-14\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/online-privacy\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Right to control how personal info is accessed and used online.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Online Privacy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-14\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/online-radicalization\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Process of adopting extreme beliefs via online exposure.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Online Radicalization<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-14\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/online-safety\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Steps taken to protect oneself from digital threats and harms.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Online Safety<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-14\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/online-trolls\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Individuals who post offensive content to provoke or upset others online.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Online Trolls<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-14\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/open-data\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;Freely available data for public use, often from governments.&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Open Data<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" ln-15\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/glossary\/phishing\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink 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