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This website provides materials related to the published work Digital Competence Model for Austria – DigComp 3.0 AT (Domany-Funtan et al., 2026)⁠(opens in new tab). This is the full-length version of the publication, further developed on this basis by authors of DigComp 2.3 AT. A condensed version, also used by fit4internet and its partners, is available here: Digital Competence Model for Austria – DigComp 3.0 AT (fit4internet, 2026)⁠(opens in new tab). Where DigComp 3.0 EU materials are referenced, the data is used as originally published; for corrections, please always check the JRC DigComp 3.0 errata page, where new errata are continuously reported and documented: JRC DigComp 3.0 errata page(opens in new tab)

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Framework: Digitales Kompetenzmodell für Österreich - DigComp 3.0 AT (2026), Medienimpulse 64(1)

CompetenciesArea 44.2
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4.2

Protecting personal or confidential data and privacy

Safety, Self-Protection and Sustainable Use of Resources7 AI-explicit5 AI-implicit

Protecting personal or confidential data of a private or professional nature and privacy in digital environments, and understanding how to use and share personally identifiable information while protecting oneself and others from harm. Understanding that digital services use a “privacy policy” to inform about the use of personal data.

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Protecting personal or confidential data of a private or professional nature and privacy in digital environments, and understanding how to use and share personally identifiable information while protecting oneself and others from harm. Understanding that digital services use a “privacy policy” to inform about the use of personal data.

Area 4: Safety, Self-Protection and Sustainable Use of Resources

Competence Area 4 relates to recognising, assessing and defending against risks and threats in digital environments as well as effectively protecting digital content, devices and infrastructures. It encompasses the protection of personal and confidential data as well as privacy. Competence Area 4 further includes the protection of health and well-being in digital environments as well as promoting self-regulation in the use of digital technologies. It also encompasses awareness of the environmental impact of digital technologies and infrastructures as well as their resource-efficient and sustainable use. Finally, Competence Area 4 includes recognising and avoiding digital fraud as well as deceptive and abusive business practices in online environments.

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