Better Internet for Kids

This short research report and policy briefing presents CNIL's analysis of the main types of age verification systems in order to clarify its position on age control on the internet, and in particular pornographic sites for which such control is mandatory. It specifies how these publishers could fulfill their legal obligations. However, the CNIL notes that these current systems are circumventable and intrusive and calls for the implementation of models that are more respectful of privacy.
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This short report presents findings of a survey carried out in November – December 2021 by the Hellenic Safer Internet Center of the ITE under the approval of the Ministry of Education and Religion (No. Prot. 89431/GD4), on a sample of 5000 students aged from 12-18 years old.

The Youth Media Protection Index ("Jugendmedienschutzindex") examines how the protection of children and young people from negative online experiences is reflected in the concerns, attitudes, skills and actions of parents as well as adolescents. The report analyses young people's concerns and attitudes towards the digital environment, including negative experiences encountered, parental concerns, and contact and content-related issues.

The Austrian-wide UNDER18 program, run by the Federal Criminal Police Office and the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, aims to prevent youth crime through primary prevention efforts. Since its inception, it has reached approximately 128,000 pupils, parents, and teachers, with over 430 trained youth-prevention officers delivering the program.

This report presents findings of three national research surveys, one of children, one of their parents and one of adults, in respect of online risks and safety. The report is presented in separate parts to accurately present the research findings on children’s experiences of online safety, parents’ responses regarding many of the same issues raised in the children’s questionnaire, and adults’ experiences of digital technology use, online safety practices and negative experiences online.

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This report presents a feasibility study conducted by MEDLiE (Media Literacy and Education Research Group) at NTNU to explore how to measure media and information literacy (MIL) across the Nordic countries. It reviews existing frameworks, analyses methodologies, and offers recommendations for developing a standardized Nordic MIL‑index with validated indicators.

Host project: Swedish Media Council and the media authorities in Norway, Denmark and Iceland.

This research report presents the 2020 findings of the Digital Parenting study series, commissioned by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) and conducted by Psyma Hungary, surveying 2,000 nationally representative children aged 7–16 and their parents in Hungary. The questionnaire-basedstudy  (CAPI technology)was used  to track changes since the previous wave in 2017. Key areas examined include media device ownership, screen time, social media presence, and children’s engagement with digital/online risks, harms, and infringements.

This research report identifies the online experiences of young people in Hungary and the perception of one of their guardians related to their activities in the digital environment. The research provides data on the ownership and use of electronic devices by young people and their parents, including the time spent using devices. In addition, the study emphasises the online experiences of children by providing data on signs of addiction related to internet use, and social media’s impact on their life and education.

This short report aims to inform policy responses related to children and young people in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants received an online survey with a questionnaire focused on their first experience with the lockdown (March 2020) and their perspectives during the time the survey was applied (second semester of 2020, when national restrictions were being eased).

The research consisted of three nationally representative surveys - one of children, one of their parents, and a separate survey of adults. Some key findings included: