Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Sustainable Strategies in the Data-driven Economy (ICECH 2024)

The Impact Of Digital Literacy On Personal Information Security: Evidence From Vietnam

Authors
Bao Trung Phan1, Phuong Huyen Do1, *, Da Quynh Le1
1International School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
*Corresponding author. Email: huyendp@vnuis.edu.vn
Corresponding Author
Phuong Huyen Do
Available Online 30 April 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-694-9_32How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Digital literacy; Informaiton security; Online information risk; Online behavior
Abstract

Research purpose:

The study is carried out to show the relationship that exists between digital literacy and personal information security among Vietnamese internet users. It provides the dimensions of digital literacy influencing information control behavior differently.

Research motivation:

The motivation of this study arises out of the fact that with the rapid growth of digitalization in Vietnam, there has been a steep rise in data breaches over the past couple of years. Dealing with how digital literacy can be manipulated to ensure personal data security is very critical to improved cybersecurity in the region.

Research design, approach, and method:

In this quantitative study, a survey will be conducted among 183 Vietnamese Internet users. SPSS and SmartPLS were applied to analyze relationships between digital literacy and information security practices.

Main findings:

Higher digital literacy is linked to better personal information management. Technical skills and policy awareness are key factors that enhance online security behaviors.

Practical/ managerial implication:

Improving digital literacy through education can strengthen information security. Policymakers should focus on awareness programs and training to mitigate cybersecurity risks.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Sustainable Strategies in the Data-driven Economy (ICECH 2024)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
30 April 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-694-9
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-694-9_32How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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