Introduction: The digital era is reshaping not only technology and economy but also the legal systems governing democratic societies. The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, big data, and digitisation calls for proactive adaptation of legal frameworks. This article explores the intersection of digital transformation and the rule of law,…

The research was conducted to determine whether there is a relationship between adolescents' social media privacy protection skills and social media addiction levels. A total of 499 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 18 participated in this correlational study. The study used a Personal Information Form, the Social Media Privacy Protection…

Over the last two decades, online safety education has emerged as a new field of research focusing on concerns about a myriad of cyber risks. These risks range from online sexual exploitation through to the reproduction of social inequalities. The main assumption underlying this field is that online risks can be mitigated via educational…

An increasingly aging population, widespread internet connectivity, and an increasing number of cybersecurity incidents bring many challenges for the future of information security. Older adults, in particular, are a highly vulnerable demographic, often targeted by cyber attackers. This paper aims to develop an approach that enables the…

Digital transformation is reshaping social and economic relations through the adoption of digital technologies, playing a crucial role in Kazakhstan's modernization and economic diversification. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the multifaceted process of digital transformation in Kazakhstan, with a particular emphasis on identifying…

The profound impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on various fronts, is driven by technological advancements, the ubiquitous spread of information, and the emergence of transformative events. IoT presents a diverse array of possibilities within university environments, fostering a more connected and enhanced educational experience. This research…

In the "2024 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Cybersecurity and Privacy Edition," a panel of experts agreed that a key practice for advancing the future of higher education cybersecurity and privacy is supporting agency, trust, transparency, and involvement among stakeholders. In fact, these are such important topics for the higher education…

High-volume, high-quality and diverse datasets are crucial for advancing research in the education field. However, such datasets often contain sensitive information that poses significant privacy challenges. Traditional anonymisation techniques fail to meet the privacy standards required by regulations like GDPR, prompting the need for more robust…

Accreditation activities are critical for an institution pursuing excellent recognition. However, the segmented approach to records or document management employed for accreditation, which relies on paper-based records, has several flaws. Impediments such as misplacement, crumpling, termites, and other conditions that might result in damaged or…

The Internet is nowadays an integral part of adolescents' everyday life, bringing several benefits but risks as well. Although adolescents are familiar with technology, there seems to be a gap in their knowledge in safety and data protection on the Internet. So it is clear that adolescents have to be educated on relevant issues and serious games…

This study aimed to evaluate the role of AI in preschool from the perspective of preschool teachers. The research group consisted of 101 preschool teachers. The study group was selected according to the easily accessible case sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The study was a phenomenology, which is a qualitative research…

In today's world, having at least basic digital skills is essential in working, social, and family life. The present study uses grounded theory to explore ways in which people with little formal schooling engage with the digital world. Drawing on 54 semi-structured interviews, it describes how people with little IT experience from formal education…

This is the fourth in a series of five briefs published by Office of Education Technology (OET) on the key considerations facing educational leaders as they work to build and sustain core digital infrastructure for learning. These briefs offer recommendations to complement the fundamental infrastructure considerations outlined in the 2017 OET…

Background/purpose: This study investigates how knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) influence cybersecurity awareness (CSA) among students in Thai educational institutions. The research addresses regional disparities in cybersecurity readiness by incorporating a culturally responsive adaptation of the KAP model. Materials/methods: A…

Since the end of 2022, global discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) have surged, influencing diverse societal groups, such as teachers, students and policymakers. This case study focuses on Swedish primary school students aged 11-12. The aim is to examine their cognitive and affective perceptions of AI and their current usage. Data,…