Digital Divide

/ˈdɪdʒɪtl dɪˈvaɪd/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The gap between individuals or groups regarding access to, use of, or knowledge of digital technologies, impacting legal rights and equal access to information services.
    The digital divide can hinder marginalized communities from fully exercising their legal rights online.

Forms

  • digital divide

Commentary

The term often appears in discussions about equitable access to digital legal resources and infrastructure, highlighting socio-economic disparities.

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