Better Internet for Kids

Children’s lives are increasingly taking place online, with children using the internet for their learning, socialising and entertainment. Typically, this happens without adult supervision. Deborah Vassallo from the Maltese Safer Internet Centre discusses this and more.

Every time we go online, we’re giving away information about ourselves. But, just how much data are companies collecting from us and what rights do we have in relation to our personal data?

The first national meeting (and training) of young volunteers, “Navegas em Segurança?” took place 13-15 October 2023 at the Youth Hostel in Almada, Portugal. Three days to exchange experiences, develop digital skills and encourage networking.

In 2023, Child Focus celebrated its 25th anniversary. The organisation has so far handled 85,000 cases, including 43,000 cases of disappearance and 42,000 cases of sexual exploitation. 25 years later, Child Focus is more relevant than ever.

In March 2023, Child Focus, the private sector and elementary schools joined forces to conduct 390 Internet Safe&Fun workshops across Belgium. 130 employees cleared their agenda to teach 7,000 5th and 6th-grade students about sexting, privacy, cyberbullying and online friendships.

To address online safety challenges and promote a safer online environment for children, a nationwide TV campaign has been launched by the Greek Safer Internet Centre. This campaign aims to educate parents, caregivers, guardians and young people about the importance of online safety, provide practical tips and guidance for navigating the digital world responsibly, and inform about the support offered by the Greek helpline and hotline services.

Applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) are conquering our everyday lives. How should parents and caregivers deal with this? The Austrian Safer Internet Centre shares some tips.

Social Media Day was celebrated in Portugal on 30 June 2023. The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre, aware of the peculiarities of these platforms, developed the In[sight] campaign to make people aware of some widely used terms and acronyms.

You will find below a few tips from the Belgian Safer Internet Centre which you can pass along to teenagers to make their experience online safer and more enjoyable

The latest studies in Flanders and Brussels on victims of teenage pimps are clear: professionals with in-depth knowledge and skills about this phenomenon can no longer tolerate delay.