Data and digital literacy skills: Protection and Safety

To protect devices, content, personal data and privacy in digital environments. To protect physical and psychological health, and to be aware of digital technologies for social well-being and social inclusion. To be aware of the environmental impact of digital technologies and their use.

• Safety by design

This content has been provided by Digital and Data Professions.

Protecting devices

Aware of potential risks and issues relating to digital devices and understands how to manage them in order to safeguard themselves, others and the agency.

• Identity fraud
• Protect yourself - Cyber.gov.au
• Cyberbullying
• Our programs - eSafety Commissioner

Protecting health and well-being

Uses digital tools and ways of working in a safe manner that supports the physical and psychological well-being of self and others.

• Digital mental health services
• How does technology affect your health? The good, the bad, and tips for use
• Social media and mental health

Protecting information and privacy

Applies agency policies and standards to protect personal data and privacy for themselves and those affected by their work. Comfortable sharing personal data in a secure way. Understands the ramifications of issues with data and privacy breaches.

• Identity crime

Protecting the environment

Aware of the environmental impact of digital technologies and their use.

• What is the environmental impact of digital technology?

Suitable for

All staff.

Craft and User Level

This aligns with the Working in Government Craft at the Foundation level.

Related topics

Communication, Working in Government, Data literacy, Foundation, Data, professions, Digital.