Better Internet for Kids

This report was developed by a multidisciplinary group of 50 independent experts to document the best practices, risks, and dangers that children and adolescents face online. The report addresses key issues such as the impact of the digital environment on mental and physical health, the risks of consuming inappropriate content like pornography, and the importance of education and family involvement. It also highlights the role of digital literacy and proposes a roadmap of measures for public administrations to ensure the integral development of youth and children.

The Spanish Digital Charter of Rights is an innovative framework that defines how citizens' rights should be protected in the digital environment. Created as a reference to guide future policies and legislation, this charter is non-binding but represents Spain's commitment to a digital society that prioritizes the dignity, privacy, and security of individuals in all aspects of online life.

(Source: Website)

Entities responsible for implementation: Government of Spain

This law Slovenia transposes the AVMSD 2018/1808 with Law 4156. on Amendments and Additions to the Law on Audiovisual Media Services (ZAvMS-B) that entered into force on 12 January 2022.  The Slovenian AVMS Act (Art. 38b) regulates protection of minors from programmes, user-generated videos and audiovisual commercial communications which may impair their physical, mental or moral development, on VSPs.  AKOS, Slovenia's national regulatory authority for the media, is the responsible implementing agency. AKOS is also Slovenia's Digital Services Coordinator.

The "Guidelines for Harmonised Use of IT Solutions in Education" aim to ensure compliance with personal data protection when using IT solutions in the education sector. Issued by the Information Commissioner, these guidelines address numerous questions arising from the increased use of communication IT in schools, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis, covering activities like remote learning, video conferencing, and the sharing of educational materials.

 "Law on Media Services" (Zákon o mediálnych službách). It regulates the rights and obligations of various content providers, including broadcasters, retransmitters, video-on-demand services, and video-sharing platforms. It also introduces duties related to the protection of minors.

Entities responsible for implementation: The Council for Media Services, and the Ministerstvo kultúry (Ministry of Culture)

The ""Code of Influencer Marketing"" is a self-regulatory instrument developed to establish ethical and transparent practices for advertising on social media. Its primary goal is to provide clear rules for brands, agencies, and influencers to ensure that commercial collaborations are conducted professionally, ethically, and honestly, with a strong focus on protecting consumers from hidden or misleading advertising.

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The action plan sets out a comprehensive plan addressing the digital environment of children and youth in Norway. The plan emphasizes the importance of safeguarding children's digital rights similar to their analog rights, recognizing that children's lives are increasingly digital. It identifies key challenges including digital risks such as privacy issues, body image pressures, violence, and online abuse. The plan underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration among multiple government agencies responsible for child welfare and digital safety.

Netumferðarskólinn, or Internet Traffic School, is a digital safety programme developed by the Icelandic Media Commission designed to educate 6th-graders on responsible internet use, media literacy and online safety.

(Source: Icelandic Media Commission).

Entitities responsible for implementation: The Icelandic Media Commission and the Icelandic Data Protection Authority.

The Digital Ireland Framework is a national digital strategy which outlines a comprehensive roadmap to drive digital transformation across the economy and society by 2030. It also describes the government's approach to digital regulation and children’s online safety. Implementation is overseen by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery and Investment, which is chaired by the Tánaiste or deputy Prime Minister, with supporting official-led substructures.

(Source: Harnessing Digital).

Entities responsible for the implementation: Government of Ireland.

The Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 is Ireland’s national roadmap to incorporate and enhance digital technologies and infrastructure in schools and prepare students for an evolving digital world. The Strategy  builds on the achievements and ambition of the previous strategy and aims to further support the school system to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they need to successfully navigate an ever evolving digital world.