Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2021.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn how to be kind and safe online. Create an online ID, use digital footprint data, learn about trusted sources, make a digital community resources, and use technology to spread a message.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Explore and create online identities (1 avatar, 1 zine topic, OR 3 hashtags).
- Use “digital footprint” data to make something (playlist for a friend, technology for a character, OR app designed for you).
- Know how to tell a trusted source and look at multiple sources (make 3 ads for an item from different viewpoints, 3 articles on a current event, OR group story tell with each person putting their own spin on it to see how much it changes before the end).
- Put a digital spin on a community project (welcome video, SWAP, OR 5 emojis to represent a community).
- Use technology (video, online interview, poster, OR handout) to spread a message on a topic.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
Do five Required Activities:
- Pick one Online ID activity.
- Pick one Digital Footprint Data activity.
- Pick one Trusted Source activity.
- Pick one Digital Community Resource activity.
- Pick one Tech Message activity.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Online Identity (3 choices), Footprint Data (3 choices), Trusted Source (3 choices)
- Mtg 2: Community Project (3 choices), Spread a Message (3 choices)
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- None Currently Available.
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Cybersecurity badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- None Currently Available.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Digital Leadership 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Digital Leadership 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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