Digital, Media and Information Literacy Competency Framework
Cambodia · Framework · Ministry of Post and Telecommunications
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A competency framework establishing standards for digital, media and information literacy that all Cambodian citizens should meet. It addresses challenges from emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, misinformation and online security risks. The framework guides curriculum design, competency assessment and national strategies to promote digital literacy across formal and non-formal education.
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1 Information and Data Literacy
Defines the ability to identify, assess, and use information and data intelligently, including critical analysis and responsible dissemination. Competencies range from basic skills like searching and accessing content from trusted sources to advanced abilities such as analyzing data patterns, detecting misinformation, understanding data protection principles, and applying fact-checking techniques.
2 Digital Devices and Software Operations
Describes proficiency in using digital equipment and applications, including awareness of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain. Skills progress from identifying hardware functions and installing software at basic levels to developing applications, learning programming, and engaging with frontier technologies at advanced levels.
3 Media Literacy
Covers understanding how media functions in society and the ability to evaluate messages critically. Competencies span recognizing professional journalism standards, detecting stereotypes and bias, producing alternative narratives, understanding algorithms and their effects, assessing content authenticity including deepfakes, and knowing relevant Cambodian and international laws and standards.
4 Communication and Collaboration
Establishes the capacity to interact respectfully and work together in online settings while following platform rules and ethical standards. Competencies include reading and agreeing to terms of service, using collaborative tools, engaging with diverse groups, managing difficult conversations, and launching online initiatives to address social problems.
5 Digital Content Creation
Addresses creating and sharing material online in ways that respect intellectual property and other rights. Competencies advance from acknowledging original creators to understanding copyright and fair use, editing others' work, recognizing personal digital footprints, avoiding harmful content, respecting privacy, and discerning whether material relates to international crimes.
6 Security and Safety
Empowers individuals to protect themselves and others in digital spaces and shape safer online environments. Competencies include securing social media accounts and managing hacking incidents, understanding data collection practices, protecting against unauthorized access, recognizing risks to vulnerable groups, and reporting policy violations and data breaches.
7 Problem Solving
Emphasizes identifying and addressing digital challenges creatively with attention to equal access and diverse perspectives. Competencies progress from recognizing risks and personal skill gaps to participating in community discussions about social issues, transferring skills to others with limited resources, and creating digital solutions for public benefit.
8 Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning is ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and experiences enabling individuals to adapt to changing technology, with competency levels ranging from basic to advanced. The framework is used to develop and review education programs through government and non-governmental organizations, evaluate existing digital competency programs, develop assessment tools, and support policy development through performance indicators and research priorities. DMIL competencies support responsible digital citizenship based on rule of law, digital governance, lifelong learning, and intellectual property rights, with the framework including definitions of technological concepts and competency-related terms such as digital citizenship, digital footprint, DMIL ecosystem, DMIL service providers, information literacy, media literacy, and various supporting concepts including internet, machine learning, social media, and virtual reality.
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Risk and scope 1 of 4
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Data and privacy 3 of 4
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Transparency and records 1 of 4
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Technical safeguards 1 of 4
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Individuals should acknowledge the original creators and their intellectual property rights when using content.
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Individuals should understand copyright and licensing restrictions before using digital content such as photos or music.
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Individuals should respect proprietary information including copyrights and trademarks.
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Individuals should recognize that all material posted on digital platforms, including social media, becomes part of a traceable personal record.
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Individuals should avoid posting social media content that contains hate speech, discrimination, racism, violence, sexism or other harmful material.
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Individuals should share content that protects the privacy, anonymity and confidentiality rights of the people depicted.
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Individuals should understand fair use principles when working with copyrighted digital material.
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Individuals should identify social media content that advocates international war crimes, crimes against humanity, or armed conflict atrocities as defined in the Rome Statute.
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