Better Internet for Kids

The main purpose of the Cybersecurity Strategy of the Republic of Cyprus is the protection of critical information infrastructures of the state and the operation of the country's communication and information technologies with the required levels of security, for the benefit of each user, the economy and the country.

The Prevention and Combating of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children and Child Pornography Law of Cyprus (Law 91(I)/2014) establishes a comprehensive legal framework to prevent, suppress, and combat sexual offences against children, including sexual abuse, exploitation, child pornography, and solicitation for sexual purposes. It also addresses issues related to safeguarding children in digital spaces.

(Source: Website; Cyprus - Policy monitor country profile, 2025)

The Consumer Protection Law of 2021 (Law 112(I)/2021) (CPL)  outlines the rights of consumers in Cyprus, including the right to information, fair and honest trade practices, and protection from unsafe products. It includes provisions that relate to unfair commercial practices, which would encompass misleading or deceptive influencer-based marketing if influencers fail to clearly disclose paid promotions or advertising.

(Source: Cyprus - Policy monitor country profile, 2025)

The Long-term Plan for Education and the Development of the Education System of the Czech Republic 2023–2027 provides integrated measures to support digital well-being and cybersecurity in schools. The plan emphasizes cross-cutting measures such as sustainability education, digital learning, artificial intelligence, support for students with insufficient language proficiency, well-being, mental health, safe environments, physical activity, and equal opportunities. 

The Strategy for the Education Policy of the Czech Republic up to 2030+ is a strategy to support reaching the target of 80% of the population with basic digital skills by 2030. It focuses on competence-based learning, reducing inequalities in access to quality education, digital literacy, safe school environments, and lifelong learning.

The Influencer Code is a self-regulatory code published by the Association for Internet Development (SPIR) to guide influencers in transparent and responsible commercial content. Influencers are prohibited from misleading their audience by hiding sponsorships or pretending to have purchased sponsored products. Disclosures must comply with the requirements of the platform used, and in video content, the information must remain visible long enough for viewers to notice.

The Framework Educational Programme for Primary Education (FEP) is a key document that defines the structure, content and objectives of education at the 1st stage (grades 1–5) and 2nd stage (grades 6–9) of primary schools and the corresponding grades of multi-year grammar schools. It is binding for all primary schools and also plays an important role in the individual education of pupils.

(Source: Ministry of Education)

Entities responsible for implementation: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports

The German Advertising Council’s guidelines from the media authorities provides assistance with labeling requirements for advertising on social media platforms (such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, etc.) and other online media such as blogs and podcasts. The basis is the advertising rules of the Interstate Media Treaty (MStV) and the Digital Services Act (DDG), which serve to protect users from misleading advertising and make commercial content transparent. The guideline includes a labeling matrix.

Germany’s “Education in the Digital World” strategy, presented by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) in 2016, addresses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in education. The strategy outlines six key fields of action: curricular development, teacher training, infrastructure and equipment, educational media, e-government and school administration, and legal frameworks. It distinguishes between schools/vocational education and higher education, recognizing their different needs and legal contexts.