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Safer Internet Day 2010
The day was celebrated on 9 February 2010 through thousands of events in 65 countries all over the world by international organisations, governments, industry, schools, young people and private citizens, making it a multi-national, multi-stakeholder event. The European Commission organised a central event in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, consisting of a roundtable of experts, photos, and multi-media exhibitions on the theme.
A video clip was produced by the network, the first animation featuring the SID mascot. A SID quiz also took place, with more than 19,000 people taking part.
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Safer Internet Day 2009
In 2009 the focus of SID was on youngsters' safety on social networking sites, with an emphasis on cyberbullying. This was in direct response to a dramatic increase in online bullying incidents seen at that time, in line with the greater mobility of online tools and the facility with which users were starting to generate their own content.
Although SID originated in the heart of Europe, it quickly spread its influence around the world. Therefore in 2009 the concept of SID committees was created to strengthen bonds with countries outside the Insafe network, resulting in the creation of almost 30 committees within the first year.
2009 also saw the launch of the new SID logo featuring the SID mascot. It was a very successful day with 500 events celebrated in 50 countries all over the world.
The European Commission also launched an information campaign on SID, empowering teenagers to keep control when online.
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Safer Internet Day 2008
SID 2008 was a special year as it marked the first themed SID focus campaign and, subsequently, the first awareness-raising SID video clip. The introduction of a theme not only inspired efforts to make the event more memorable than ever, but also resulted in exemplary teamwork across borders hence underlining the global nature of the virtual world.
An online competition also took place in the run up to SID with 655 teams competing against each other. Two other major central actions were launched in Brussels. At midnight, Viviane Reding, then European Commissioner for Information Society and Media, opened the Safer Internet Day blogathon. This crossed half the world through Australasia and the middle-east and left Europe on its path to South and North America.
A Youth Forum of thirty youths (14-17 year olds) from all corners of Europe led the second event, where they discussed their use of mobile phones and social networking sites and made proposals concerning awareness on internet safety to the European Commission, industry and politicians.
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Safer Internet Day 2007
For SID 2007, mobile operators met in Brussels on 6 February and signed an agreement to safeguard children using mobile phones. This included supporting access control for adult content.
The Insafe network again organised a blogathon and a competition reaching 200 schools across 29 countries.
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Safer Internet Day 2006
On 7 February 2006 the network organised a worldwide "blogathon": several organisations and special guests were invited to post blog articles which members of the public could comment on. The blogathon started in New Zealand, moving west across several time zones to end in Argentina.
Other activities around the world included quizzes, online games, a story-telling competition and round table discussions.
In total 37 countries, and approximately 100 organisations took part in SID 2006.
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Safer Internet Day 2010
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Safer Internet Day 2009
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Safer Internet Day 2008
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Safer Internet Day 2007
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Safer Internet Day 2006