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Research with parents on their children's use of digital technologies
The study "Safe internet use and parents" conducted by the Centre for Social Informatics at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ljubljana in the summer of 2024 shows that a significant proportion of Slovenian parents do not adhere to professional recommendations regarding the age at which children should access the internet, and the extent of daily internet use.
Cyberbullying on the rise: the benefits of a common definition
Cyberbullying is growing fast across Europe, but policymakers still lack a shared definition to track and tackle it effectively. A new Joint Research Centre (JRC) science for policy brief analyses existing definitions and various elements of cyberbullying across academic literature and policy documents. Urgent action is needed to better define, monitor and combat the phenomenon.
SID awards 2025 in Ireland
The SID Awards in Ireland celebrate the creativity and dedication of students and schools who champion safer, more responsible, and empowering uses of the internet and digital technology.
Youth from Lithuania and Latvia reimagine a safer, kinder internet
Young people from Lithuania and Latvia came together to rethink how we live online. Guided by media experts, NGO representatives, and facilitators from Langas į ateitį (part of SIC Lithuania), they created educational games, social media campaigns, and shared their vision for a healthier internet.
Preventing and combating cyberbullying: national and European strategies discussed at C-DAYS 2025
C-DAYS is a flagship event in the field of cybersecurity in Portugal. It is organised annually by the National Cybersecurity Centre (CNCS) and provides a platform for collective reflection and knowledge sharing on important topics related to digital security.
KIM Study 2024 on media behaviour of children in Germany published
The newest KIM Study has been published in June. The study shows that more than half of 6 to 13-year-old children are online every day. This means that the intensive use of digital services is shifting into primary school age - often including the use of social media. Against this backdrop, questions of parental guidance and age-appropriate services are becoming increasingly important.
The Czech Safer Internet Centre presents a proposal to Commissioner Micallef to strengthen child online safety
Representatives of the Czech Safer Internet Centre recently met with Commissioner Glenn Micallef, and discussed child online safety in the context of the action plan on cyberbullying.
German helpline “Nummer gegen Kummer” celebrates 45 years of counselling
The German child helpline “Nummer gegen Kummer” is celebrating 45 years of counselling this year. Since 1980, they have been there to offer reliable support for children, youths, parents and caregivers. Counselling is anynymous, confidential, and free of charge.
Growing up without a smartphone - is it possible?
Many parents want their child to grow up without a smartphone. The Austrian Safer Internet Centre shows the conditions under which not using a mobile phone can work.
Working together for online safety: my role during the DSA Article 28 event
Mae, our BIK Youth Ambassador, participated in a high-level consultation in Brussels on Article 28 of the Digital Services Act, focused on protecting minors online. Read her experience.
