MRCF Digital Activism 2010: Module 13

Have you ever purchased something online? Or transfered funds through the Internet? Maybe paid a bill through a website?

Welcome to the digital economy. At the most basic level, the 'digital economy' is how businesses, through electronic commerce, interact with partners and customers through the Internet and web. Some of these interactions mimic previous patterns of business, such as setting up a website like a digital store where customers can buy products and services. Other interactions are completely new and have expanded the digital economy from traditional business to other institutions like health, education, and banking.

The digital economy can allow more people to be entrepreneurs and funders, and also create access to new markets and networks for products and services than ever before. Let's explore some important digital economy tools to foster your activism online.

Digital Economy Act 2010 – Copyright

The Digital Economy Act 2010 is an Act of UK Parliament that regulates digital media. It generated controversy especially because of its response to copyright infringement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Economy_Act_2010

Digital Finances
You can manage your banking online and find advice for your finances with these resources.

http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite/1193206368227,CFSweb/Page/Bank-CurrentAccounts&WT.srch=1

http://www.moneymadeclear.org.uk/home.html

http://www.paypal.co.uk/uk

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Donations, Microfinance and Fundraising Online

The following are resources to help you donate to other organisations, as well as fundraise, find grants, receive donations, and learn more about microfinance.

http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/

http://www.google.co.uk/grants/

http://www.brac.net/index.php

http://www.kiva.org/lend

http://www.justgiving.com/

http://www.kickstarter.com/

http://www.grantnet.com/

Consumer Advice

Check these out for details on consumer advice.

http://www.which.co.uk/

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/

Online Shopping, Goods and Services