Better Internet for Kids

The purpose of the strategy for safe digital upbringing is to develop an overarching, future-oriented and holistic policy in the area. The strategy points to positive aspects and opportunities in children and young people's internet use, but also risks and challenges.
(Source: Ministry of Children and Families).

The Norwegian Directorate of Health and Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs have worked over many years to better understand the needs of young people and figure out the best ways to promote better health. Young people need more digitalized access to both health promoting information and healthcare services. Online services lower the threshold for contacting healthcare providers, allowing young people to get to know the services on their own terms and at their own pace, and to benefit from a reassuring initial sense of anonymity.

The national strategy for safe digital upbringing, "Rett på nett", was been drawn up by the Norwegian Media Authority on behalf of the Ministry of Children and Families, and was presented by the government in the autumn of 2021. As a follow-up to the strategy, the Norwegian Media Authority is leading the work on creating an action plan for better coordination of public efforts in the area.
(Source: Ministry of Children and Families).

Entities responsible for implementation: Norwegian Media Authority, Ministry of Children and Families.

The 2015 Act relating to the protection of minors against harmful audiovisual programmes introduces a platform-independent approach, whereby provisions regarding the protection of minors are unified in one Act regardless of platform. The same protection tools will apply to all platforms (within the scope of the Act).
The Act applies to the communication of audiovisual programmes and connected material to the general public through:
•    (Linear) television
•    On-demand audiovisual media services

The National Plan to Prevent Sexual Offences and Offences against Decency Suffered by Minors (including crimes committed in cyberspace)  includes six areas of action and is aimed at ensuring comprehensive and wide protection of minors (Policy and Management; Law Enforcement Agencies and the Judiciary; Support and protection of aggrieved parties and members of their families; General social prevention).

The Council of Ministers Resolution 112/2020 approved the National Strategy for Children's Rights 2021-2024 (ENDC 2021-2024).
(Source: National Contact).

Entities responsible for implementation: Council of Ministers / Conselho de Ministros.

This strategy aims to combat cyberviolence, online harm, terrorist activities, and e-crime through preventive, educational, and innovative measures. In relation to children’s rights, the strategy determines activities focused on raising awareness of the safe use of digital technologies and developing online skills.
(Source: CNCS).

Entities responsible for implementation: Superior Council for Cyberspace Security / Conselho Superior de Segurança do Ciberespaço.

The Portuguese Charter of Human Rights in the Digital Era enshrines human rights and freedoms in the digital environment in a national charter, determining rights and duties related to online conduct, freedom of expression, internet use, disinformation, data privacy, and other topics. The Charter was approved by Law no. 27/2021, of 17 May, 2021.
(Source: Charter).

Entities responsible for implementation: Portuguese Parliament / Assembleia da República Portuguesa.

The Curriculum Guidelines for ICT is an instrument designed to articulate digital skills and ICT as a cross-cutting area in the national curriculum (1st school cycle). This instrument clarifies how to develop digital skills, guide kids to access and use online services, online research, and effectively communicate using digital resources.
(Source: Guidelines).

Entities responsible for implementation: Directorate-General for Education / Direção-Geral da Educação.

Without Bullying. School Without Violence""  aims to combat and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, and other types of violence. The plan is implemented in schools in Portugal through intervention mechanisms and educational projects articulated with the curriculum of each school, meeting the needs diagnosed by education professionals.
(Source: www.sembullyingsemviolencia.edu.gov.pt/).

Entities responsible for implementation: Directorate-General for Education / Direção-Geral da Educação.