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Austrian Safer Internet Centre
18 March 2025

Technical child protection on the internet

Although promoting media literacy among young users is the top priority, the use of technical measures on the digital devices of younger children can be helpful. The range of technical child protection measures is vast, and they typically combine various functions to keep inappropriate content away from minors. This usually involves setting usage times, filtering content, and blocking certain applications.

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ECP
31 January 2025

Safe online social media and online gaming

This flyer creates awareness among parents and caretakers of children between 8 and 14 years old.

On the side of social media, tips are shared on the consequences of social media, AI, fake news and sharing of an unrealistic image.
On the side of gaming, tips are shared on the behavior during gaming, knowing who the children are gaming with, online purchases and how to look for help.

This flyer has been distributed online and offline in local police offices.

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Google Play

Google Play is an online store on the Android system providing apps, games, books, and more content to approximately 2.5 billion monthly users.

very large online platform (VLOP)

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German Safer Internet Centre
21 June 2024

What parents should know about VR gaming

Immersing yourself in virtual reality (VR) is no longer just for wealthy tech enthusiasts. VR goggles are now available on the market at affordable prices and the range of VR games continues to grow. Today, VR goggles may not be widely used in the average household, but that could change in the near future. This article summarises the most important information about VR games and it provides information for parents whose children are already using VR today.

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Austrian Safer Internet Centre
30 April 2024

How to protect children from hidden costs in gaming apps

Even if games appear to be free at first glance, they can quickly become expensive - because providers earn money primarily through so-called in-app purchases. The Austrian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) explains what parents and children should know about this.

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BIK Team
15 April 2024

AdWiseOnline guide to outsmart unwanted ads and marketing traps online

In today’s interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to digital marketing practices. From social media platforms to mobile apps and video games, the online landscape overflows with advertisements and persuasive tactics. AdWiseOnline campaign resources aim to equip YOU(th) with the knowledge they need to outsmart online ads and traps and know their rights.

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Video Games Europe
12 December 2023

The Seize the Controls campaign

Video Games Europe (VGE) has launched the Seize the Controls campaign in the run-up to the holiday season. The campaign aims to inform parents about the tools they have at hand to set up the best video game play experience for their family.

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German Safer Internet Centre
28 September 2022

New quiz for young people on in-game purchases

Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox - digital games are firmly anchored in the everyday media lives of children and young people. The selection of games is huge. Free-to-play games, in particular, are popular with adolescents. A look at the principle of in-game purchases, however, shows that free games can quickly become a cost trap.

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