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Better Internet for Kids - Review of the Year 2023
The Better Internet for Kids Review of the Year 2023 was released on the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2024, Tuesday, 6 February.
Something ‘BIK’ has happened: Introducing the new Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform
A new and improved Better Internet for Kids platform has just launched! Now sitting within the European Commission's Europa domain, the new platform is the online home of the BIK initiative.
The first BIK+ strategy evaluation
It's officially been two years since the adoption of the BIK+ strategy, which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online. We are now in the process of evaluating the strategy’s progress and successes over the past two years.
New Better Internet for Kids strategy (BIK+)
On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), to improve age-appropriate digital services and to ensure that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.
Resolution to Ensure Internet Safety for Kids
This Resolution sets the basis for implementing the Better Internet for Kids+ Strategy, supporting child protection, empowerment and youth participation.
(Source: BIK Policy Monitor 2024).
Entities responsible for implementation: Chamber of Representatives / Chambre des Représentants de Belgique / Belgische Kamer van VolKsvertegenwoordigers.
Virtual worlds: Q&A session with Tünde Levy, European Commission
To get the lowdown on the policy perspectives of virtual worlds, we spoke to Tünde Levy from the European Commission (DG CONNECT Unit G2 - Interactive Technologies, Digital for Culture and Education).
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2024
Today, 4 June 2024, the world observes the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1982, this day honours the innocent children who have suffered as victims of aggression while also reaffirming the global commitment to promoting their rights and well-being.
BIK age assurance self-assessment tool for digital service providers
The internet offers children and young people many empowering opportunities for personal growth, learning, and social exchange. However, along with these great benefits can come certain risks, including children facing content or services that may be harmful to them.
BIK Policy Monitor Report 2024 published
The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Policy Monitor (previously the BIK Policy Map) has been tracking how European countries support children’s and young people’s digital experiences since 2014. Since its launch a decade ago, the main objective of this series has been to compare and exchange knowledge on policies and actions that promote children's safety and well-being in the digital environment based on the recommended measures of the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (the BIK strategy).
Let us celebrate together #EuropeDay 2024
Every year on May 9, the European Union and its citizens come together to celebrate Europe Day. It is a moment to reflect on the continent's shared values, achievements, and aspirations. Europe Day holds particular significance in 2024, as it marks yet another milestone in the journey of European integration and cooperation.
