Telefono Azzurro promotes digital skills through hackathons
Telefono Azzurro, part of the Italian Safer Internet Centre, has organised several ‘hackathon marathons’ (or hackathons): an event in which people work in groups to quickly create digital projects. These initiatives saw the participation of more than 120 schools throughout Italy, involving more than 3,000 students aged 11-18.
Testing new methods to gain input from young people
Working on a new national strategy, the Norwegian Safer Internet Centre has collaborated with social media influencers to test new methods and channels for gathering input from children and young people.
Professional screentime guidelines for children and adolescents available in Slovenia
Slovenian paediatricians are increasingly encountering children and adolescents who have developed various difficulties due to the inappropriate use of devices with screens. Preschool children stand out especially, as they seem to be particularly affected by premature and prolonged exposure to screens.
BEE SECURE publishes its 2020 annual report
BEE SECURE (an initiative of the Luxembourgish Safer Internet Centre) recently published its 2020 annual report. This edition marks the initiative's tenth anniversary and provides an overview of a year full of activities, most of which took place online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips for parents and carers for combating online grooming
As the years have passed by, the amount of time that Greek children and young people spend online has constantly increased. This year, the pandemic has rapidly accelerated this trend, and now even the elderly and very young children have begun to use the internet daily. A downside of this increased exposure is that unfortunately, one in five children in Greece has been exposed to online grooming. Here, the Greek Safer Internet Centre provides some tips for parents and carers to help tackle this phenomenon.
Latest helpline trends: Quarter 1, 2021
The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls received and this is analysed every three months to look at trends, and new and emerging issues. The most recent helpline data covers the period from January to March 2021 and, once again, there has been an increase in the number of contacts made to the helplines. The current reporting period saw almost 17,400 contacts: an increase of almost nine per cent on the previous quarter.
Sexting: tips and advice
Sex and eroticism are no longer just part of the private domain of adults spending intimate moments behind closed doors. Today, nudity, documented in various ways, might circulate uncontrollably in the virtual world. Here we explore the impact of leaked private photos.
Cyberbullying: a dimension of control
The days when “bullying“ only took place in school classrooms and locker rooms are long gone. With the rise of technology, interesting content has emerged in the digital world, but with it has come the flip side of anonymity on online platforms and social networks. What makes online bullying different? What do you need to watch out for? And how can you defend yourself if you're a victim?
Record levels of support for Safer Internet Day in Poland
Poland managed to beat last year’s record for the number of local initiatives organised on Safer Internet Day (SID). The 2021 edition of the campaign resulted in 4,700 institutions actively involved in undertaking online safety-related initiatives.
Having a strong password is essential
A password is like a key to the doors of the online universe. It protects personal information and secures access to profiles or accounts. It is essential to talk about confidentiality with children and encourage them to configure a strong password. To help adults do so, the Belgian Safer Internet Centre is sharing a range of advice on the topic.
