digitalsele

Digitalsele is a term that has appeared in discussions surrounding digital identity and personal data. It does not have a single, universally accepted definition and is used differently across disciplines and communities.

In information science and digital sociology, digitalsele is sometimes described as the set of indicators and representations through which a person is publicly or semi-publicly seen in digital environments. This can include social media profiles, online activity traces, and the organization of data that collectively constitutes a digital self. In privacy and governance dialogues, the term is used to emphasize agency over one's digital presence, data control, and self-management across platforms. In design or human-computer interaction contexts, digitalsele may refer to a digital avatar or synthesized representation that interacts with systems on behalf of a user.

Because the term is relatively new and not standardized, its exact scope can vary. Critics argue that digitalsele risks conflating identity with data exhaust or with platform-defined personas, while proponents view it as a useful shorthand for discussing self-representation and autonomy in digital spaces.

Related concepts include digital identity, online reputation, digital footprint, self-sovereign identity, and data governance. The term's usage and meaning continue to evolve as technology, platforms, and regulatory environments change.