Better Internet for Kids

The Croatian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) raises awareness among children, young people, teachers and educators, parents, and other stakeholders, including professionals, about key aspects of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Children and young people In the main programme, the DSA is not mentioned by name in the sessions with children and young people, but the activities are guided by the DSA’s core principles, with activities including: 

Safer Internet Centre (SIC) Slovenia is the national project promoting and ensuring a better internet for kids. The project is run by a consortium of partners coordinated by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ljubljana, the Academic and Research Network of Slovenia (ARNES), the Slovenian Association of Friends of Youth (ZPMS), and the Youth Information and Counselling Center of Slovenia (MISSS). Jointly, they work together to raise awareness of the Digital Servies ACT (DSA) in Slovenia. 

Greece has taken an active role in strengthening the protection of minors online by implementing targeted policies and developing innovative practices under the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Through coordinated actions and tools designed to address modern challenges, the country seeks to create a safe and trustworthy digital environment, placing the protection of children and the empowerment of families at the centre. 

The Maltese Safer Internet Centre (SIC), coordinated by the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS), consistently refers to the DSA during sessions with both children and parents in schools. The SIC is a trusted flagger, and this role is highlighted along with how the SIC can support them. Read on to learn more about its work for – and with – different stakeholder groups.