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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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Better Internet for Kids

The EU strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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Safer Internet Forum 2025

Learn more about the theme of the last edition, "Why age matters: Protecting and empowering youth in the digital age".

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DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design

A campaign raising awareness about how the Digital Services Act and its guidelines on the protection of minors create safer digital spaces for youth.

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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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World Consumers Rights Day 2026

The 15th of March was designated World Consumer Rights Day by the consumer movement, to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised with support from the United Nations and other international actors.

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The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States: 
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Progress and impact for Better Internet for Kids in 2025

Against a backdrop of rapid digital change, BIK activities throughout the year focused on tackling persistent harms such as cyberbullying, strengthening protections under the Digital Services Act (DSA), and ensuring that children’s voices continue to shape Europe’s digital future.

In the spotlight

  • international day

World Consumers Rights Day 2026

The 15th of March was designated World Consumer Rights Day by the consumer movement, to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised with support from the United Nations and other international actors.

  • Online

A sad child holding a phone and suffering from cyberbullying, and Ally, the SID cartoon mascot, holding a red flag that says "STOP"
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  • news

The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States: 
Annual report
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Progress and impact for Better Internet for Kids in 2025

Against a backdrop of rapid digital change, BIK activities throughout the year focused on tackling persistent harms such as cyberbullying, strengthening protections under the Digital Services Act (DSA), and ensuring that children’s voices continue to shape Europe’s digital future.

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BIK Knowledge hub

Central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

Ireland

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Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

Denmark

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Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

Ireland

A group of young people sharing in a group

Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

Denmark

Two young boys with headphones on and tablets in front of them

Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

The BIK Youth Programme offers young people a lively platform to share their ideas on making the internet safer and better for everyone.
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Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
Children and youth
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Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

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Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

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Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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Manipulative design: Many apps are designed to capture and hold your attention, but you can practice resisting them
Norwegian Safer Internet Centre 27 March 2026

How to take control of your screen time

Many young people want to spend less time on their phones, but they find it difficult to put them away. Changing habits can be challenging, especially when technology is working against you.Why do you check your phone again and again?Your brain loves rewards, surprises, and social validation.When you get likes, notifications, or watch a new video, your brain releases dopamine, a chemical that creates a pleasant feeling and signals: “That was good.” Which is why you may feel the urge to check your phone again and again.

POWERFUL MECHANISMS: Many apps are designed to capture and keep attention. That’s why children may need help putting down their phones.
Norwegian Safer Internet Centre 27 March 2026

How to help your child manage screen time

Many children and teenagers want to spend less time on their phones, but struggle to put them away. It’s hard to change habits when technology is working against you.Behind apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are large teams of developers and designers. Their job is to keep users in the apps for as long as possible so the companies can make as much money as possible. The apps are designed to make us scroll, click, and keep watching, ideally without us even noticing.

Safer Internet Day celebrations in Lithuania
Lithuanian Safer Internet Centre 27 March 2026

Lithuania rides the “digital wave” for Safer Internet Day 2026

At the heart of the celebrations was the national event Digital wave (Skaitmeninė banga in Lithuanian), which connected over 132,000 participants online and onsite, making it one of the largest digital education events organised in Lithuania.

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INHOPE 26 March 2026

Key trends from EU hotlines in 2025

Data collected through the BIK Hotline Observatory provides an overview of reporting patterns, emerging challenges, and operational developments across the European hotline network. Of the 4,546,694 reports received across the year, 2,551,833 related to child sexual abuse material or child sexual exploitation material, demonstrating the continued prevalence of this form of illegal content online. 

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