D terms

A display setting that changes the background of apps and screens from white to dark, reducing eye strain in dim light.

Like dimming the lights in a room when it gets dark outside.

A website or app design trick that nudges users into actions they did not intend, like accidentally signing up for a subscription.

Like a shop layout designed to make you walk past expensive items before reaching what you came for.

A hidden part of the internet not accessible through regular browsers, often associated with illegal activity.

Like a hidden back alley that most people never see or visit.

A copy of important files stored safely elsewhere.

Like keeping a spare key in a safe place.

When personal information is exposed without permission.

Like someone stealing files from a locked cabinet.

A limit on how much internet data you can use in a month before your speed is reduced or you are charged extra.

Like a water meter that stops the flow when you use too much.

Your permission given to an organisation to collect, use, or share your personal data.

Like signing a form giving a doctor permission to share your records with a specialist.

The principle of collecting only the personal data that is strictly necessary for a given purpose.

Like a doctor only asking questions relevant to your current condition.

DBS Bank's mobile wallet app for payments, transfers, and purchases in Singapore.

Like a digital wallet designed specifically for everyday Singapore payments.

Temporarily disabling a social media account so it is hidden but can be restored later.

Like closing a shop temporarily — the business still exists but is not open.

A payment card linked directly to your bank account that deducts money immediately when you spend.

Like a keycard to your own bank account — you can only spend what is already there.

Permanently removing a social media account and all associated data.

Like permanently demolishing a shop and removing all records of it.

A full-sized computer designed to sit on a desk, usually with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Like a full kitchen setup versus a portable camping stove — more powerful, but not portable.

An electronic item such as a phone, tablet, or computer.

Like a tool used for digital tasks.

A phone number used to join an audio conference call.

Like a shared telephone number that connects everyone to the same meeting room.

An Indian government-backed digital locker where you can store and share official documents such as licences and certificates.

Like a secure online filing cabinet for important papers.

A bank that operates entirely online with no physical branches.

Like a bank that lives entirely in your phone with no high street presence.

The gap between people who have access to digital technology and those who do not.

Like the difference between having a library nearby and having no books at all.

Your collection of online accounts, data, and digital assets that exist after death.

Like a physical estate of belongings, but for your online presence and accounts.

The use of technology — apps, wearables, and data — to manage and improve personal health.

Like having a personal health assistant in your phone.

Efforts to ensure everyone can access and benefit from digital technology regardless of age, income, or ability.

Like building ramps alongside stairs — making access possible for everyone.

The ability to use digital technology effectively, safely, and critically.

Like reading and writing but for the digital world.

A person who works remotely using technology and travels freely rather than being tied to one location.

Like a tradesperson who carries all their tools and works wherever they travel.

An electronic version of a purchase receipt.

Like a paper receipt stored on your phone.

An encrypted signature used to verify the authenticity and integrity of a digital document or message.

Like a wax seal on a letter — it proves who sent it and that it has not been tampered with.

A unit of value stored on a blockchain, which can represent currency, ownership, or access rights.

Like a digital voucher or ticket that proves you own or are entitled to something.

A virtual model of a physical object or system that mirrors its real-world counterpart in real time.

Like a life-sized simulation of a building that updates whenever the real building changes.

An app that stores payment cards digitally.

Like carrying your wallet inside your phone.

A private message sent to someone online.

Like passing a note directly to a friend.

False information spread deliberately to deceive or mislead people.

Like a planted story designed to confuse people and make them believe something untrue.

A system that converts website names like google.com into the numerical addresses computers use to find websites.

Like a phone book that translates names into phone numbers.

A phone setting that silences calls, notifications, and alerts during a set time.

Like hanging a "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door to prevent interruptions.

A device that connects a laptop to multiple accessories like monitors, keyboards, and network cables through a single connection.

Like a harbour where a ship plugs in to connect to the whole port at once.

A device or app that digitises physical documents into digital image or PDF files.

Like a photocopier that saves the copy to your phone instead of printing it.

The name of a website.

Like a shop's signboard.

Copying a file from the internet onto your device.

Like bringing groceries home from the supermarket.

Publicly revealing someone's private personal information online without their consent.

Like posting someone's home address and phone number on a public notice board.

An unmanned aircraft controlled remotely or autonomously, used for photography, delivery, and surveillance.

Like a remote-controlled aeroplane that can carry out tasks without a pilot on board.

A phone with two SIM card slots, allowing you to use two phone numbers or networks simultaneously.

Like having two doorbells on one house — people can reach you two different ways.

Malaysia's instant transfer and payment system that lets you send money using details like a phone number, ID number, or QR code.

Like sending money straight to someone using an easy shortcut instead of full bank details.