Introduction to identity management and wellbeing

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Wellbeing

Digital identity management and wellbeing influences all areas of digital capability and is about effectively managing you online presence and having a healthy relationship with using technology.

Some examples of the types of digital capabilities you might consider here are:

  • Managing different online profiles e.g. personal, professional
  • Maintain a current digital CV or portfolio of work
  • Understand how services collect and use your data
  • Understand how to use the privacy settings in online services to limit the access to the things you share
  • Use digital technologies to help monitor your health and physical activity
  • Create a healthy relationship with technology knowing when to switch off and take a break

Some people may even be able to:

  • Regularly blog or microblog to share thoughts and ideas
  • Analyse your digital reputation and footprint to understand its impact

Explaining digital identity management and wellbeing