Managing data, information and digital content

This is the partial competence 1.3 in competence area 1 “Information and data literacy” of the Digital Competence Framework for Austria (DigComp 2.2 AT and DigComp 2.3 AT).

What is it about?

The competence area covers the organisation and structuring of digital content, data and information. Individuals with competences in this area can adequately store, delete, retrieve and manage content and data in digital environments.

What does it mean in practice?

In a professional context, data management primarily involves storing digital information and data in a structured and organised form so that they cannot get lost. As a private person, it is also important to store digital content such as documents, photos or music properly so that it can be found again, does not fall into the hands of strangers and can be secured. In addition, there is also the conscious management of data and content that is disclosed in digital services such as apps or social media. For example, you should regularly check which personal data are accessed by the apps on your smartphone and, if necessary, adjust the privacy settings or switch to another app with fewer access rights.  

Why is that important?

Nowadays, a great deal of data, content and information is generated and exchanged digitally both in the private and professional spheres. Some of this data only exists in digital form and therefore needs to be organised and managed accordingly. Especially when it comes to personal or professionally important and/or sensitive data and information, competent handling of digital content is of great importance.

Where can I continue learning?

On the homepage of fit4internet, you will find further background information on the Digital Competence Framework for Austria under the heading “Understanding”. In the section “Learning”, you will find learning offers to increase your digital competence.