Someone can have broadband, a smartphone or computer, an email account, online banking, a patient portal and social media accounts and still be vulnerable to the risks that come with being online. They may be digitally included, but not digitally safe.The good news is that digital safety is a skill that can be taught. Research increasingly shows a relationship between digital literacy and vulnerability to fraud, with stronger digital literacy associated with lower vulnerability to online fraud. Research involving older adults has also found connections between financial knowledge, numeracy, and lower susceptibility to scams.This is why the next chapter of digital inclusion cannot be only about getting people online. It has to be about helping people thrive once they’re there.The rest of the story: digitallift.org/digitally-included-but-not-digitally-safe/#OnlineSafety #TheNextChaperOfDigitalInclusion #digitalLIFT ...
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