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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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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.
Implementation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+ strategy).
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The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights

Upon entering the Knowledge hub on the new and relaunched Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, users are greeted with a comprehensive overview of this new resource's different features and components. It serves as a one-stop destination for accessing a wide array of resources and insights supporting the monitoring of the impact of the digital transformation on the well-being of children and young people in Europe.
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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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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.
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Making youth voices heard
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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.

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

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

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

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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    French Safer Internet Centre 16 January 2025

    Parents, why can your daughters change the internet?

    Despite the omnipresence of digital technology and its massive use by all, a little-known reality persists: the under-representation and devaluation of girls both in content broadcast online and in digital professions and sectors.

    French Safer Internet Centre 16 January 2025

    Telegram: What you need to know to protect your children

    Are you familiar with using online messenger platforms like WhatsApp or Messenger? Do you know Telegram?Many young people use it. For this reason, it is important to know that they could use it in a very different way than you might. For some young people, this messaging service has probably even replaced their favourite social network. The application, supposedly not recommended for those under 16, now welcomes many children under 13 who use it inappropriately on a daily basis.

    Maltese Safer Internet Centre 16 January 2025

    Increase in cyberbullying cases registered in schools in Malta

    The police in Malta has reported a substantial increase in cyberbullying cases in different schools with children or adolescents receiving messages of insults, threats and disparaging words on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, which leaves negative effects on them.The police force has joined BeSmartOnline in an information and educational campaign on Television Malta and Radio Malta on the bad use of digital means and crimes through internet and social media.

    French Safer Internet Centre 15 January 2025

    Teaching kids about consent with a fun and educational video series

    In today’s digital age, teaching children about online consent is more important than ever. With social media, messaging apps, and photo-sharing platforms becoming a part of everyday life for many young people, understanding the importance of asking for permission before sharing personal content is crucial. That’s where Vinz et Lou, a video series created by Safer Internet France in collaboration with a committee of experts, comes in.