#Back2School with the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres
Now that it's September and it's time to go #Back2School, we want to highlight the resources and activities provided by the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs) for this season.
When should you buy your child their first mobile phone?
Whether it’s because of siblings or parents, or whether it’s a result of them starting school, children nowadays first come across the internet and mobile phones at an increasingly earlier age. But when is it an appropriate time for a child to get their first mobile phone?
Webinar on disinformation and cybersecurity by the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre
In March 2024, the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (CIS) partnered up with the Godinhela Association and gave a webinar on the topic “Disinformation and Cybersecurity” to several educators. This webinar is part of a webinar series covering topics related with media and information literacy and is part of the MIC-MAC project.
The Croatian Safer Internet Centre opens the first counselling centre in Zagreb
The digital age presents numerous challenges regarding the security and privacy of children and young people online, thus creating a greater need for expert assistance. Good news comes from Zagreb, Croatia, where today the Croatian Safer Internet Centre has opened the first counselling centre with the support of the partner A1 Croatia.
The 17th edition of the international conference “Keeping children and young people safe online” is starting soon
The largest conference in Poland focusing on online threats and safety will take place on 26-29 September 2023. Experts from all over Europe will gather to discuss a broad spectrum of issues related to the safety of children and young people on the internet.
How to protect children from hidden costs in gaming apps
Even if games appear to be free at first glance, they can quickly become expensive - because providers earn money primarily through so-called in-app purchases. The Austrian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) explains what parents and children should know about this.
Child Focus and Molengeek give CyberSquad an update
CyberSquad is an online meeting place for and by young people. About 1,000 young people visit the platform every month for questions and issues around online safety, such as online sexuality and relationships, grooming, non-consensual sexting, sextortion or cyberbullying. No subject is taboo. Young people can share their personal experiences and ask advice from other young people, or help other young people themselves. In case of need, they can also chat directly with a professional counsellor from Child Focus. Two years after the launch of the platform, the organisation wants to make the site more widely known to all young people between 12 and 17.
The "ZigZaga na Net" initiative at the Insafe-INHOPE joint Training meeting
On 17 and 18 April 2024, Insafe and INHOPE held a joint training meeting that brought together experts from both networks. The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (SIC) hosted a session presenting the “ZigZaga na Net” initiative.
Problematic website shows death-related content
Young people are currently reporting on a website that shows photos and videos of dying people. How can adults react?
Ok Groomer, a game to equip minors with tools against online grooming
Playgrounds are no longer just physical playgrounds. Children also gather online to play. Individuals with bad intentions try to target children online through gaming platforms or social media – this phenomenon is called grooming. Child Focus launched the prevention game "Ok Groomer" to teach children aged 8-14 how to deal with grooming in a playful way.
