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Youth Internet Monitor 2026, showing which social networks young people in Austria use
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  • Austrian Safer Internet Centre
  • 12 May 2026

The Youth Internet Monitor 2026 presents current data on social media use among young people in Austria.

The Austrian Safer Internet Center inquires each year: 

Which social networks do young people in Austria use? 
Which platforms are trending, which get less important? 
Are there differences between girls and boys? 

The survey was conducted in October/November 2025. 

500 young people between 11 and 17 years old were asked. 

Safer Internet Day 2026 celebrations in Nigeria
  • Article
  • International Centre for Leadership Development Nigeria: the Nigerian Safer Internet Day Committee
  • 12 April 2026

Nigeria joined the global celebrations of Safer Internet Day 2206 with an event at Onike girls’ junior school in Lagos. The theme of the day was “Smart tech, safe choices – exploring the safe and responsible use of AI”.
infographic of the Youth Internet Monitor 2026. All data is illustrated in the text.
  • Article
  • Austrian Safer Internet Centre
  • 04 March 2026

The Youth Internet Monitor is an initiative of the Austrian Safer Internet Centre (SIC). It presents current data on social media use among young people in Austria. Which social networks are currently popular among young users in Austria? Which networks are most popular among girls? Which ones are ahead among boys?
Hands of three teenagers holding smartphones and on social media
  • Article
  • Belgian Safer Internet Centre
  • 29 January 2026

Several countries, including French-speaking Belgium, are considering banning the use of social media for children and teens under the age of 15. Social media is often cited as the main cause of cyberbullying and, more broadly, mental health issues among young people. It is therefore seen as something children need to be protected from. However, three recent position papers from Betternet partners (the Belgian Safer Internet Centre) Child Focus, Média Animation, the Conseil Supérieur de l’Éducation aux Médias (CSEM), and Mediawijs, point in the same direction: a ban is not the right solution.
Parental Control Tools Guide
  • Resource
  • Latvian Safer Internet Centre
  • 08 January 2026

This guide provides an overview of monitoring settings available in popular apps and specialised parental control software to help parents and caregivers ensure their children's safety online. 

Why are social media platforms free
  • Resource
  • Lithuanian Safer Internet Centre
  • 17 December 2025

This leaflet explains the business models of social media, showing how user data and attention are monetised. It raises awareness of hidden costs behind “free” services and promotes critical digital literacy. It provides a valuable tool for teaching young people about media economics. 
 

A cover photo of two young people looking at screens
  • Resource
  • Swedish Safer Internet Centre
  • 21 November 2025

The report Kids and media 2025 describes media habits and attitudes toward media among children aged 9–18. The focus is on media use during a “typical day” in their free time, and it is the children themselves who answer the questions.

Digital leaflet "Teen Accounts: Adolescent Accounts on Social Media"
  • Resource
  • Latvian Safer Internet Centre
  • 20 November 2025

The “Teen Accounts: Adolescent Accounts on Social Media” informative leaflet explains what “teen accounts” are (for ages 13–17), how they differ from regular accounts, and what privacy and safety features they offer. It provides guidance for both teens and parents on how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat protect young users — by controlling friend lists, limiting access to inappropriate content, and managing screen time.

Family on the beach using digital devices, cover of the Digital Balance Guide for summer by SaferInternet4Kids.gr
  • Resource
  • Greek Safer Internet Centre
  • 16 October 2025

The Summer Tips Guide for Parents provides practical advice on managing children’s online use during the summer holidays, when the absence of school routines often leads to increased screen time. It highlights the importance of safe access and supervision for younger children, encouraging alternative creative and physical activities, as well as the selection of age-appropriate games and apps. For teenagers, the guide stresses open communication and negotiation around online time, mindful use of social media, and building trust so that they feel comfortable seeking help.

Four aligned boxes of increasing height and different colours with the writing "Knowledge hub: Rules and guidelines".
  • Rule and guideline
  • advertising/commercialism

The ""Code of Influencer Marketing"" is a self-regulatory instrument developed to establish ethical and transparent practices for advertising on social media. Its primary goal is to provide clear rules for brands, agencies, and influencers to ensure that commercial collaborations are conducted professionally, ethically, and honestly, with a strong focus on protecting consumers from hidden or misleading advertising.

(Source: Website)

  • Slovakia

  • Implemented 2022 - Ongoing
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
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