Skip to main content
European Union flag
Log in
Community Message
Membership to the Community Portal is only available to Community members.
Select Accept to continue to the Login page.

Better Internet for Kids

Online abuse – get help, report it!

Contact a helpline
Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
© European Commission

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.

Read more about Better Internet for Kids
Register for the Safer Internet Forum 2025
© European Commission

Safer Internet Forum 2025

Learn more about the theme of this year's edition, "Why age matters: Protecting and empowering youth in the digital age", and register for online attendance.

Register for SIF 2025
DSA for YOUth campaign banner
© European Commission

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.

Discover the campaign hub
A group picture of young people participating at Safer Internet Forum 2023
© European Commission

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.

Read more about youth activities

In the spotlight

SIF2025 logo
© European Commission
  • BIK news

Safer Internet Forum 2025 is almost here!

About the ForumThe Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2025 will take place next week, on Thursday 4 December, bringing together online safety stakeholders and young people from across Europe and beyond.
  • forum

Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2025

The Safer Internet Forum (SIF) is a key annual international conference in Europe where policymakers, researchers, law enforcement bodies, youth, parents and caregivers, teachers, NGOs, industry representatives, experts and other relevant actors come together to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, risks and solutions related to child online safety and making the internet a better place.

  • Hybrid

SIF2025 Youth photo
© European Commission
  • BIK news

Youth leading the way at Safer Internet Forum 2025

SIF 2025 is co-created by youth: what does that entail?The Safer Internet Forum (SIF) is youth co-created, which means that young people are actively involved in shaping the event at every stage. But what does that really entail? 
Four people, from child to adult, in a evolution-like pose
© European Commission
  • Knowledge hub insight

Why age matters: Shaping a better and safer digital world that protects and empowers children

Achieving meaningful and effective child online safety measures starts with recognising and respecting children's rights. Protecting children’s well-being, enabling their participation, and upholding their freedom of expression, freedom of thought, right to privacy, right to play and right to protection against economic exploitation are inseparable goals in the governance for a better and safer internet.
DSA for YOUth campaign logo
© European Commission
  • BIK news

The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!

Today, 10 October 2025, marks the official launch of the DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign, perfectly timed with the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Telecommunication under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, where ministers are discussing how to strengthen online safety for minors across Europe.

In the spotlight

SIF2025 logo
© European Commission
  • BIK news

Safer Internet Forum 2025 is almost here!

About the ForumThe Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2025 will take place next week, on Thursday 4 December, bringing together online safety stakeholders and young people from across Europe and beyond.
  • forum

Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2025

The Safer Internet Forum (SIF) is a key annual international conference in Europe where policymakers, researchers, law enforcement bodies, youth, parents and caregivers, teachers, NGOs, industry representatives, experts and other relevant actors come together to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, risks and solutions related to child online safety and making the internet a better place.

  • Hybrid

SIF2025 Youth photo
© European Commission
  • BIK news

Youth leading the way at Safer Internet Forum 2025

SIF 2025 is co-created by youth: what does that entail?The Safer Internet Forum (SIF) is youth co-created, which means that young people are actively involved in shaping the event at every stage. But what does that really entail? 
Four people, from child to adult, in a evolution-like pose
© European Commission
  • Knowledge hub insight

Why age matters: Shaping a better and safer digital world that protects and empowers children

Achieving meaningful and effective child online safety measures starts with recognising and respecting children's rights. Protecting children’s well-being, enabling their participation, and upholding their freedom of expression, freedom of thought, right to privacy, right to play and right to protection against economic exploitation are inseparable goals in the governance for a better and safer internet.
DSA for YOUth campaign logo
© European Commission
  • BIK news

The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!

Today, 10 October 2025, marks the official launch of the DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign, perfectly timed with the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Telecommunication under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, where ministers are discussing how to strengthen online safety for minors across Europe.

National trends, issues and initiatives

SIC

BIK Knowledge hub

Explore the central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
View more
© European Commission
Safer Internet Centres
© European Commission
Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Malta
Raising awareness of the Digital Services Act in Malta

Malta

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Italy
Empowering youth through the Digital Services Act: the experience of the Italian Safer Internet Centre

Italy

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Norway
Supporting the Digital Services Act in Norway

Norway

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Malta

Raising awareness of the Digital Services Act in Malta

Malta

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Italy

Empowering youth through the Digital Services Act: the experience of the Italian Safer Internet Centre

Italy

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Norway

Supporting the Digital Services Act in Norway

Norway

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
See all BIK highlights

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
© European Commission

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.

Parents and caregivers
© European Commission

Parents and caregivers

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

Teachers and educators
© European Commission

Teachers and educators

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

Newsletter subscription Newsletter subscription

Stay informed

Read the quarterly Better Internet for Kids bulletin for all the latest news.

Subscribe and read the previous editions

Upcoming events

international day

Human Rights Day

Online

international day

Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026

Hybrid

See all events

Latest news

SIF2025 Youth photo
BIK Team 27 November 2025

Youth leading the way at Safer Internet Forum 2025

SIF 2025 is co-created by youth: what does that entail?The Safer Internet Forum (SIF) is youth co-created, which means that young people are actively involved in shaping the event at every stage. But what does that really entail? 

SIF2025 logo
BIK Team 27 November 2025

Safer Internet Forum 2025 is almost here!

About the ForumThe Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2025 will take place next week, on Thursday 4 December, bringing together online safety stakeholders and young people from across Europe and beyond.

Title graphic "DSA for YOUth. Insights from ... Norway"
Norwegian Safer Internet Centre 10 November 2025

Keeping safe online: resources for young people and parents on reporting harmful content

While the DSA has not yet been formally incorporated into Norwegian law, the Norwegian Safer Internet Centre offers training for stakeholders on existing rights, emphasising the role of reporting platforms and dispelling common misconceptions about what happens after a report is submitted.Here are some examples of resources created for different stakeholders:

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from France
French Safer Internet Centre 10 November 2025

SIC France's committment to raising awareness on the DSA

Children and young peopleThrough its national helpline 3018, e-Enfance plays a key role in making the Digital Services Act (DSA) tangible, understandable, and beneficial for children and young people in France.3018 translates the legal principles of the DSA into educational and protective actions:

See all news