GOVERNANCE ON DIGITAL ETHICS AND RESPONSIBLE ONLINE BEHAVIOUR IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: A LITERATURE REVIEW
GOVERNANCE ON DIGITAL ETHICS AND RESPONSIBLE ONLINE BEHAVIOUR IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Author(s): Thi Hong Nga Nguyen
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: digital ethics; responsiveness; policy; EU;
Summary/Abstract: The digital transformation of European societies has reshaped how individuals interact, learn, work, and participate in democratic processes. While digital tools offer numerous benefits, they also raise ethical challenges related to privacy, misinformation, cyberbullying, surveillance, and algorithmic bias. Digital ethics refers to the moral principles guiding behavior in the digital environment, while responsible online behavior involves adhering to norms that promote respectful, secure, and lawful digital interactions. This paper analyses strategies and policies related to digital ethics and responsible online behaviour in selected European countries within the broader context of digital transformation. Using an integrative, qualitative research approach, we synthesize and compare academic literature, policy documents, and governmental reports published between 2014 and 2024. The findings reveal diverse national approaches while highlighting efforts to align with the overarching EU framework. The study identifies best practices, current challenges, and provides policy recommendations for promoting ethical digital behavior in an increasingly digital society.

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