Better Internet for Kids

This information guide explains the app Deepseek, how it works, its benefits, risks, and limitations, and provides advice for parents.

This information guide explains what Meta AI is in WhatsApp, how it works, the benefits, risks and limitations, and advice for parents.

This information guide provides an overview of online scams for parents, and explores why children and young people are vulnerable to scams online, how to spot them, and practical advice to reduce risks and protect children online.

Think before you post a photo or video of yourself, because once it has been sent, you have no control over it. Before sharing a picture sent to you, ask for the consent of all parties involved; if it is not there, do not share it. The video also contains information on what to do if something like this has happened and who to get help from if necessary.

The video was produced by the Estonian Child Welfare Service within the framework of the Smart Internet project in cooperation with the production company Vaas.

This handbook provides an overview of the mission, structure and activities of the Safer Internet Centre Czech Republic, supported by the European Union under the Digital Europe Programme. It introduces key partner organisations and their role in prevention, education, helplines, crisis intervention and reporting of illegal online content.

In this advice webinar for parents, Webwise is joined by special guest Orla Twomey, CEO of the Advertising Standards Authority, who provides information on influencer marketing, the guidelines and rules, and helpful advice for parents.

The session also provides information from Webwise on algorithms and influencers, the opportunities and the challenges your child may encounter, and useful supports for parents.

With so much information at our fingertips, it can be difficult to judge if what we are seeing, reading or hearing online is accurate and reliable.

The increasing influence of algorithms and AI has made it even more challenging to find truth and trust on the internet.

To discuss this, regulation, living in a new era of manipulation online, and how to navigate these challenges, Mark Little, journalist and entrepreneur, joined a recent Webwise webinar.

This lesson has been developed to explain the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco's Law, and the legal consequences of it for young people aged 13 - 15 years old.

Note: This lesson is best delivered after completing the Lockers resource, to ensure a clear progression in learning. If you’d like to explore the legal side of Coco’s Law further, you can invite a member of An Garda Síochána to speak with students. They can provide deeper insight into the legal aspects of this legislation.

For Safer Internet Day 2025, Safer Internet Centre Denmark (SIC DK) chose to put a focus on the rights of children and young people in digital spaces, especially in light of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The main event this year was a conference held in Copenhagen on 26 February 2025. The conference was intended for professionals working with digital rights. 

As part of the development of the digital youth club Cyberhus at the Centre for Digital Youthcare, we have launched a series of pilot initiatives designed to strengthen the connection between digital platforms and local communities. One of these initiatives is a workshop for young people, tested at a local educational institution in one of our partner municipalities.