Better Internet for Kids

On 18 May 2020, the law of 4 May 2020 aimed at combating the non-consensual dissemination of images and recordings of a sexual nature  (“revenge porn”) was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. The practice has been punishable since 2016, but now stricter penalties apply. 
(Source: BIK Policy Monitor 2024).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Belgian Federal Public Service/Federale Overheidsdienst Justitie/Service Public Fédéral Justice

This publication sets out recommendations for online creators and digital influencers, focusing on consumer protection and judicial security. The objective is to make laws and rules related to marketing and digital content creation known to workers in the field.
(Source: Guidelines).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Communication Center/Centre de la Communication

The Content Creator Protocol (CPP) addresses content creators, digital influencers, and vloggers based in the Flanders region who provide audiovisual services. It provides principles for publication respecting transparency on digital media, including guidelines for commercial content and communication for minors and prohibition of violent content and hate speech.

This Resolution sets the basis for implementing the Better Internet for Kids+ Strategy, supporting child protection, empowerment and youth participation.
(Source: BIK Policy Monitor 2024).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Chamber of Representatives/Chambre des Représentants de Belgique/Belgische Kamer van VolKsvertegenwoordigers

This Policy Decree adapts the basic decree on media education further to develop digitisation and digital skills in the curriculum. 
(Source: Policy Decree).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research/Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung

This regulatory measure addresses technology in the national educational curriculum, presenting goals for a basic digital education. 
(Source: Regulation).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research/Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung

The Master Plan for Digitalisation aims at implementing digital transformation in the Austrian educational system. It sets three fundamental action areas related to teaching, training and school infrastructure.
(Source: Masterplan Digitalisierung).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research/Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung

These guidelines address youth participation in information services, presenting tools to include young people as information creators, peer educators, and representatives in governmental bodies. In addition, the guide provides information on how to conduct feedback with young people when evaluating, monitoring and assessing initiatives.
(Source: Guide).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Eurodesk and European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA)

The initiative to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16 occurred through the Electoral Law Amendment Act 2007, indicating that young people are invited to contribute to political decisions and democracy.
(Source: Website).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Chancellery Republic of Austria/Bundeskanzleramt Österreich

Certificate Gütesiegel Lern-Apps is a quality certificate issued by the Austrian government for digital learning applications. The purpose is to guide parents, educators, professionals, and children to select innovative application services. 
(Source: Website).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research/Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung