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Casting the net: what do teens need to know about ChatGPT?
The Irish Safer Internet Centre has added a new audio series to the Casting the net initiative. Read on to discover more about the podcasts.
ECPAT International Conference on child safety in Taipei
On 31 October 2023, ECPAT Taiwan hosted the ECPAT international conference on child safety. The conference covered a wide range of topics related to child safety online, from the impact of pornography to digital literacy and the role of schools and parents in fostering a safer online environment for children. The discussions were informative and provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in child safety.
Capture the Flag (CTFs): it is all about skills
The first “Capture the Flag” or CTF competition occurred back in 1996 in DEFCON, one of the most important cybersecurity conferences in the USA, and the name comes from the outdoor game, where participants try to seek and find and retrieve a physical "flag". Also, CTFs still have many similarities to early "wargaming" and "king-of-the-hill" cyber security competitions. Nowadays, the CTF term encompasses a range of competition types that target a broad audience and are used for both competitive and educational purposes.
Reaching out to a vulnerable community: the example of refugee children in Greece
The Greek Safer Internet Centre (SIC) and the Greek Ministry of Education, with the support of UNICEF, are joining forces to promote online safety and digital citizenship education specifically designed for migrant and refugee children living in Greece.
Responding to online risks to children and young people in vulnerable groups
The new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+ strategy), adopted in May 2022, emphasises the need to pay careful attention to children with special or specific needs, or from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds. In the new strategy, the European Commission sets out clear priorities for young people with a range of vulnerabilities, with the overarching aim to ensure that no one is left behind, and that all children and young people have a voice when it comes to matters in the digital sphere.
Digital media parenting: how to empower parents online? The European Safe Online Initiative model
Digital parenting is first and foremost parenting. It involves guiding children to use technology safely and wisely, understanding their online activities, setting boundaries together with children and teaching them to be responsible in a positive and beneficial way. It also includes informing parents themselves about digital technology and providing them with the tools and resources they need to support children when facing risks and learning them how to enhance their creativity, all while having fun.
Latest helpline trends: Quarter 1, 2023
The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls they receive and this is analysed every three months in order to look at possible trends and emerging issues.
Digital Services Act Stakeholder event
The first Digital Services Act Stakeholder event took place on 27 June 2023, in Brussels and online, marking a significant milestone in shaping the future of digital services in the European Union. It provided a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the European Commission and contribute their insights for the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Empowering Young Minds: Insights from the EU Youth Design Jam
On 26-28 April 2023, Meta - in collaboration with Think Young - organised an EU Youth Design Jam in Brussels, where young participants from across Europe gathered to address digital safety and privacy concerns. The event offered an invaluable opportunity for youth to collaborate, learn from industry professionals, and contribute their perspectives to shaping a safer online environment. Among the passionate participants were two Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Youth Ambassadors: Adrian from Spain and Molly from Ireland, who shared their experiences and insights gained during the Youth Design Jam.
New study in Estonia: 1 in 4 children have experienced a threat to their privacy on the internet
According to a study conducted by Telia and Norstat in October-November 2022 about the online privacy of children and young people, half of Estonian children are most concerned about having their passwords stolen and having pictures and videos shared of them without their consent.
