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AdWiseOnline: Manipulative marketing practices in online gaming

Young people are gaming more online than ever before. Christmas wish lists now contain virtual currency or items on favourite digital games, instead of traditional gifts like a bicycle, new clothes, or toys. But are young gamers and their caregivers fully aware of the consumer risks they may face online, such as manipulative marketing traps embedded in games?
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Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025

Join us on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 to celebrate Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.
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Manipulative marketing in games

Do you and your child know how to spot persuasive digital marketing tactics in apps and games? Check out this learning module to learn how to support and protect your family.
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Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.
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The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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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.

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Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
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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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    Belgian Safer Internet Centre 8 February 2025

    What to do when your child is in contact with a suspicious person online

    Is your child being approached by a person who seems to have bad intentions? This is what you can do: 

    Belgian Safer Internet Centre 7 February 2025

    Over half of Belgian young people have tried making a deepnude

    Deepnudes are realistic but completely faked nude images or videos of a person through the use of artificial intelligence. 

    Finnish Safer Internet Centre 7 February 2025

    What do we do after AI takes over?

    Disclaimer: The header image and this article were created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The author prompted the discussion with an AI tool and wrote the responses in a dialogue style in this article. 

    Belgian Safer Internet Centre 5 February 2025

    Navigating your child's contact with strangers online

    The internet and social media are ideal for communicating with others. Young people talk online mostly with persons they also know offline. Of course, you can also meet new people online through games, for example. It is important to note that not all strangers pose a risk to your child.