Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct aims to influence young people, youth workers and organizations, as it will map out the expected digital values, attitudes, skills and competences to be adopted by young people, as members of the DICIPASS society.

About it

Code of Conduct It is a set of rules pertaining to the use of participatory media. A digital code of conduct forms the basis for user and content moderation. It’s also a valuable tool for educating users about computer-mediated communications, in addition to helping keep the platform environment safe and respectful.

What does Code of Conduct include?

Set out in accessible language, the DICIPASS Code of Conduct  lists (as exhaustively as possible) rights and responsibilities, expectations and the consequences in the event of an infringement. The code specifies the consequences if the rules are broken — for example, the removal of content or the suspension/closure of a user’s account.

Where to use the DICIPASS Code of Conduct?

There is no single recommendation for how or where a digital code of conduct should be displayed. Its importance will vary greatly depending on the type of platform and degree to which the platform is participatory. For example, in a social network where users have frequent opportunities to interact, the digital code of conduct may take the form of a contract that users must agree to before they can participate.

Guiding conducts

The DICIPASS Code of Conduct is based on 9 elements of digital citizenship, namely Digital Access, Digital Commerce, Digital Communication, Digital Literacy, Digital Etiquette, Digital Law, Digital Rights and Responsibilities, Digital health and wellness and Digital Security. These elements also been summarized in the three following conducts:

Respect

 Yourself and Respect Others

Educate

 Yourself and Connect with Others

Protect

Yourself and Protect Others

The Code of Conduct was used as a mutual agreement among participants of the project and the organizations. Moreover, those committing were able to gain their special DICIPASS4YOUTH BADGE.

Rights, responsibilities, expectations and consequences.

10 principles
of digital citizenship

Digital citizenship is about having the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate responsible, respectful and safe behavior when using technology or participating in digital environments.

These guiding principles can help you navigate the digital world.

The purpose

The Code of Conduct is meant to support youth workers and young people with the opportunity to acquire new competences which are rarely taught in schools, but are essential skills which will guide young people throughout their lives as responsible citizens who take wise online decisions with dignity, respect and safety. Its intention is to influence the attitude patterns and behaviors of young people towards digital sphere and to foster awareness and understanding of how the on-line world works and safety on-line works, while safeguarding their identities and personal data.