Raising the bar for online safety: how the Australian social media delay aims to protect children, and what the world can learn from the Australian online safety framework
At the recent Safer Internet Forum, Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, delivered a keynote titled “Why age matters?”. This article, based on that keynote, provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian online safety framework, including the recently adopted social media delay for children under the age of 16.
Carousel post "Turn off the phone. The screen waits, adventure, no".
A collection of five images in storyboard webtoon format which playfully explains – using language geared towards children and educators – how children need more interaction with the real world than screen time for healthy development. This resource can be used in social media contexts and in awareness campaigns with children and/or educators. This resource was also developed for CISlab and integrated into the 2026 awareness campaign, called "The virtual is also real".
Latest helpline trends: Quarter 1, 2024
The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls received, which is analysed every three months to examine possible trends and emerging issues. The most recent helpline data covers the period from January to March 2024. This quarter, more than 16,500 contacts were made to the helpline network.
Embracing JOMO: finding joy in offline experiences
In today's hyperconnected world, where the internet has become an integral part of daily life, a new phenomenon has emerged: FOMO, or the Fear Of Missing Out. This pervasive fear drives individuals to constantly seek validation and connection online, often at the expense of their mental well-being and offline experiences. However, amidst the relentless pursuit of virtual validation, there lies a growing movement known as JOMO, or the Joy Of Missing Out. Explore the dynamics of FOMO and JOMO, their impact on mental health and productivity, and strategies for cultivating a healthier relationship with technology to promote overall well-being in the digital age.
National Plan for the Reduction of Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies
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.
Professional screentime guidelines for children and adolescents available in Slovenia
Slovenian paediatricians are increasingly encountering children and adolescents who have developed various difficulties due to the inappropriate use of devices with screens. Preschool children stand out especially, as they seem to be particularly affected by premature and prolonged exposure to screens.
Online conference “Together for a better internet” Safer Internet Day 2021 in Cyprus
On Tuesday, 9 February 2021, as part of Safer Internet Day, an online conference was held in Cyprus with huge success. Titled "Together for a better internet", the conference was organised by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, with the support of the partners of the Cyprus Safer Internet Centre (SIC) – CYberSafety and the National Strategy for a Better Internet for the Children of Cyprus. This year, the conference was held online due to the special conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
How connected are you? BEE SECURE launches new awareness campaign on media consumption
What does our digital consumption look like? What are the benefits and challenges? Do we always feel comfortable with the amount of time we spend online? These questions are at the heart of BEE SECURE's 2021/22 awareness campaign, SuperUser.
Portuguese campaign encourages healthy use of technology during the school holidays
Professor Daniel Sampaio, Professor Ivone Patrão and the Directorate-General for Education, under the auspices of the SeguraNet Awareness Centre (part of the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre) and with the support of Geração Cordão and the Child Support Institute, have launched the campaign “Holidays: a healthy techno place!”, which seeks to encourage healthy use of technology among children and young people during the school holidays.
Survey results on educators for cyberbullying, online grooming and sextortion among students
The Greek Safer Internet Centre conducted a survey on 4,400 educators from all educational levels, in cooperation with the Panhellenic School Network. The survey was held from December 2022 till January 2023 via anonymous questionnaires.
