Better Internet for Kids

This national plan addresses addictive behaviours and dependencies, including indicators about internet use and perception of risk by young people.
(Source: BIK Policy Monitor 2024).

Entities responsible for implementation: Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action / Comité de Política Nacional e Ação sobre o Álcool and European Alcohol and Health Forum / Fórum Europeu Álcool e Saúde.

The National Plan to Prevent Sexual Offences and Offences against Decency Suffered by Minors (including crimes committed in cyberspace)  includes six areas of action and is aimed at ensuring comprehensive and wide protection of minors (Policy and Management; Law Enforcement Agencies and the Judiciary; Support and protection of aggrieved parties and members of their families; General social prevention).

The National Programme for the Prevention of Violence and Abuse of Children 2023–2026, adopted in 2023, is a comprehensive programme, outlining strategies to combat violence against children, including online threats. It emphasises coordination among institutions and the development of integrated services for victims. Through the implementation of the programme and the action plan, the aim is to reduce cases of violence and exploitation against children, as well as to collect uniform data on these cases.

The national strategy for the protection and promotion of children's rights 2023-2027 "Protected children, safe Romania" was developed based on a close collaboration process between the National Authority for the Protection of Children's Rights and Adoption (ANPDCA) and line ministries, public institutions responsible for the implementation policies in the field of protection and promotion of children's rights, representative organizations of children and students, non-governmental organizations that provide support services for children, as well as international organizations active in the

This strategy is an outcome of the Cybersecurity Strategy of the Republic of Cyprus, for the National Education/Information Program specifically for children, teachers and parents.

The purpose of the strategy for safe digital upbringing is to develop an overarching, future-oriented and holistic policy in the area. The strategy points to positive aspects and opportunities in children and young people's internet use, but also risks and challenges.
(Source: Ministry of Children and Families).

The National Strategy for Children's Rights 2021-2024 (Estratégia Nacional para os Direitos das Crianças 2021-2024) has five priorities: promote well-being and equal opportunities; support families and parents; facilitate access to information and youth participation; prevent violence against children and young people; enhance scientific knowledge and raise awareness on children’s rights. 
(Source: www.cnpdpcj.gov.pt/).

This strategy aims to combat cyberviolence, online harm, terrorist activities, and e-crime through preventive, educational, and innovative measures. In relation to children’s rights, the strategy determines activities focused on raising awareness of the safe use of digital technologies and developing online skills.
(Source: CNCS).

Entities responsible for implementation: Superior Council for Cyberspace Security / Conselho Superior de Segurança do Ciberespaço.

The National Strategy for Digitalisation builds on nine goals, denominated as “visions of the strategy”, for a national society adapted to the possibilities of digital technology. The strategy includes collaboration between public and private institutions and civil society. Regarding children and young people, the proposal addresses digital education and  skills, child protection measures, and funding for schools.
(Source: Website).

Entities responsible for implementation:
Danish Government

The National Strategy for Education for Citizenship (ENEC)  focuses on digital citizenship, addressing hate speech and cyberbullying, media literacy and education, sexuality, and cybersecurity. It includes a set of rights and duties  that must be present in citizen education of the Portuguese children and youth.