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Honey, send me a picture: webinar on sexting
  • Resource
  • Czech Safer Internet Centre
  • 12 August 2026

Did you know that almost half of children in Czechia have received a nude or partially nude photo at some point in their lives? And 1/5 teenagers admit to having sent such a photo themselves… But intimate material doesn't have to remain only in the hands of the person to whom it was originally intended... Sexting is a relatively common part of adolescence. 

  • Learning corner
  • BIK Team
  • 30 January 2026

Children and young people enjoy chatting and connecting with other people online. This can lead to friendships and even romantic relationships for some young people. As children get older, many will naturally be curious about their sexuality and explore this in their relationships. However, technology can sometimes introduce risks into this exploration. Sexting is one example of this.
Pins from the Hungarian Safer Internet Centre
  • Article
  • Hungarian Safer Internet Centre
  • 15 January 2026

The Hungarian Safer Internet Centre (SIC), operated by the International Children’s Safety Service (ICSS), organised its Media and Internet Conference on 11-12 September 2025. A wide range of speakers were invited to present their perspectives on how digital child welfare can be enhanced, to share insights into current trends, and to put forward recommendations.
cover of the brochure 'Sexuality, Violence, and Digital Media'
  • Resource
  • Austrian Safer Internet Centre
  • 21 November 2025

Sexuality and sexual violence online are relevant topics for educational professionals, not least because children and young people are often subjected to sexual harassment online. This makes it all the more important to have competent professionals available to answer questions on sexual topics and educate about risks, as well as provide support in cases of sexual violence. This handbook provides support in this area.

Cartoon boy smiling with open arms. Text says: “You can talk to me! Whatever it is, we are here for you.”
  • Resource
  • Greek Safer Internet Centre
  • 16 October 2025

The Greek Safer Internet Centre has launched "Your Safe Place", an innovative online platform designed especially for children and teenagers. Its mission is to strengthen safety, confidence, and responsible internet use by offering a friendly space where young people can find support, guidance, and a voice.

The platform stands out thanks to its simple design, easy-to-understand language, interactive tools, and visual content. It helps children and teenagers to:

Sexting – Comic strips, Point de Contact
  • Resource
  • French Safer Internet Centre
  • 31 July 2025

The French hotline Point de Contact, part of the French Safer Internet Centre, makes available to the public the comic strip "Manon sends a photo" (in French: "Manon envoie une photo").

Four aligned boxes of increasing height and different colours with the writing "Knowledge hub: Rules and guidelines".
  • Rule and guideline
  • NCSII (non-consensual sharing of intimate images), online sexual coercion and extortion of children (OSCEC) (formerly referred to as sextortion)

Article 197.7 of the Spanish Penal Code criminalises the disclosure of intimate images without the consent of the individuals involved. This provision aims to protect individuals, including children and young people, from the unauthorised sharing of private and sensitive content. Offenders may face criminal charges for violating this provision, including fines and imprisonment. The law was updated in 2015.
(Source: BIK Policy Monitor Report 2024).

Entities responsible for implementation: Ministerio de Justicia.

 

 

  • Spain

  • Implemented 2015 - Ongoing
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection
Front page of the brochure "FAQ collection: legal questions and answers on cyber violence against minors"
  • Resource
  • Austrian Safer Internet Centre
  • 02 April 2025

This FAQ collection is aimed at professionals who work with children and young people, such as educators, social workers and similar professionals. It covers legal issues related to child protection in the digital space (e.g. sexting or how to deal with unsolicited intimate pictures) and offers guidance on navigating the often confusing legal situation. Professionals also receive tools to effectively support children and young people with problems related to sexual violence on the internet.

Titelseite des Handlungsleitfadens mit der Aufschrift „Handlungsleitfaden zum Umgang mit bildlichem sexualbezogenem Kindesmissbrauchsmaterial und bildlichen sexualbezogenen Darstellungen minderjähriger Personen. Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung für Fachkräfte aus psychosozialen und pädagogischen Einrichtungen."
  • Resource
  • Austrian Safer Internet Centre
  • 18 March 2025

Specialists play a crucial role in supporting adults and children who come into contact with depictions of sexualised violence against children and young people and sexual depictions of minors. The guide provides professionals from psychosocial and educational institutions with helpful information, the legal framework, step-by-step instructions and preventive measures to enable them to act quickly and appropriately.

Symbolic image for the quiz
  • Resource
  • Austrian Safer Internet Centre
  • 18 March 2025

The quiz “Sexting and online harassment” is aimed at young people and teaches them how to handle intimate content and harassment responsibly. Players learn about the legal framework of sexting, are educated about risks, and receive tips on what to do if a picture falls into the wrong hands. The quiz also uses case studies to show what sexual harassment is and how to protect yourself from it. Among other things, it addresses what you can do if someone asks you uncomfortable questions or requests intimate photos.

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