Digital Commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods online, or through the use of locating goods to buy or sell via the internet. Some feel that this may not be a relevant topic if you do not yet have a
credit card, but it is important to remember that if you engage in any of the following types of activities you are participating in Digital Commerce:
Access your banking information through online banking services
Use an i-tunes gift card, or have an similar type account
Have bought something online through an online store using PayPal or paying in person
It is important to remember that purchasing online is perfectly fine, IF you have the Digital Commerce skills to ensure you know what you are doing. Some questions that may be asked in relation to Digital Commerce are:
Before entering in your account information online do you ensure that you are on a secure (https://) site?
Have you looked into the seller's ratings from prior customers?
Is it clear what items you will be purchasing and are you sure there are no hidden fees or subscription commitments afterwards?
If you locate something (or you use a site similar to Kijiji) to buy or sell do you ensure that you conduct the transaction and transfer of goods in a public location instead of homes?
