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Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef
National Cybersecurity Strategy IV (2021–2025)
National Cybersecurity Strategy IV (2021–2025) is a multi-faceted strategy aiming to build public trust in the digital world, protect fundamental digital rights (including those of children), strengthen critical infrastructure resilience, and foster a secure, sustainable digital economy. The aim of the cybersecurity strategy is to
enable all actors to participate fully in a digital society and to access the new technologies in a secure environment. Measures include awareness raising,
Guidelines for Action in Cases of Electronic Violence
The Guidelines for Action in Cases of Electronic Violence outlines a comprehensive set of procedures for schools, social workers, and parents on how to respond to suspected electronic violence, emphasising the need for immediate intervention, support for all involved, and cooperation with authorities.
The guidelines also list relevant institutions and support services, and includes a checklist for organisations to assess their readiness to handle such cases.
(Source: Croatia - Policy monitor country profile, 2025).
Law no.69 of July 19 2019
This law amends Article 347 of Italy’s Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the list of serious criminal offenses (including domestic violence, sexual offenses, and aggravated assault) for which law enforcement must immediately report the offense to the public prosecutor, even orally when urgency demands.
(Source: Italy - Policy monitor country profile, 2025).
Entities responsible for implementation: Ministero della Giustizia.
Law 17 May 2024, n.70
Law no.70 of May 17 2024 updates Law 71 of 2017 was established to combat cyberbullying in all its manifestations and to establish a national framework for the prevention and combating of bullying and cyberbullying. The law is focussed on protecting minors through education, school-based interventions, and coordinated national and local efforts. Law No.
Operational guidelines for the use of SPID services by minors
The Operational guidelines for the use of SPID services by minors have been developed by the Agency for Digital Italy (AgID), Italy's technical agency to ensure delivery of the objectives of the Italian Digital Agenda. The document establishes operational guidelines under which minors, especially those aged 5 to 14, may access digital public services using Italy's SPID (Public Digital Identity System). The guidelines define the technical and procedural responsibilities of identity providers and schools.
(Source: Italy - Policy monitor country profile, 2025).
Protocol on Action in Cases of Violence among Children and Youth
The Protocol on Action in Cases of Violence among Children and Youth is an updated version of the policy which has been in effect for over 20 years. The policy clearly defines cyberbullying as well as its various forms and methods as well as the importance of reporting cyberbullying even if it has occurred outside of school and during class time. Violence between children and young people is considered to be intentionally caused physical assault in any form, or mental and emotional violence caused by repeated or permanent negative actions by one or more children.
Spanish Advertising Self-Regulation Code
The Spanish Advertising Self-Regulation Code (Código de Conducta Publicitaria) is a comprehensive self-regulatory framework developed by AUTOCONTROL, the Association for the Self-Regulation of Commercial Communication in Spain. The code sets out ethical standards and guidelines for responsible advertising practices across all media, including television, digital platforms, and print. It covers key areas such as truthfulness, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity, with particular emphasis on the protection of children and online safety.
Croatia celebrates the first anniversary of the counselling centre in Zagreb with the launch of the "Take It Down" tool
Ombudsman for Children Act
The Ombudsman for Children is an independent body that monitors the coordination of the laws and other regulations in the Republic of Croatia, concerned with the protection of the rights and interests of children, with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia, of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and other international documents concerned with the protection of the rights and interests of children.
