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Better Internet for Kids

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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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Better Internet for Kids

The EU strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design

A campaign raising awareness about how the Digital Services Act and its guidelines on the protection of minors create safer digital spaces for youth.

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BIK+ strategy evaluation report
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BIK+ strategy first evaluation report

This report highlights both the successes and challenges of the strategy since its adoption on 11 May 2022, offering key recommendations for improvement.

Discover more about the BIK+ strategy evaluation
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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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In the spotlight

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  • BIK news

The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!

Today, 10 October 2025, marks the official launch of the DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign, perfectly timed with the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Telecommunication under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, where ministers are discussing how to strengthen online safety for minors across Europe.
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How the DSA protects kids and teens online - Conversation with the EC

Join us for an insightful DSA for YOUth event session with the European Commission's expert, exploring how the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) strengthens online protection for children and young people.Join the livestream on 05 November at 16.00 CET: click here!

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  • Knowledge hub insight

Why age matters: Shaping a better and safer digital world that protects and empowers children

Achieving meaningful and effective child online safety measures starts with recognising and respecting children's rights. Protecting children’s well-being, enabling their participation, and upholding their freedom of expression, freedom of thought, right to privacy, right to play and right to protection against economic exploitation are inseparable goals in the governance for a better and safer internet.
Young people photographed at Youth Policy Dialogue on Cyberbullying
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  • BIK news

Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef

On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.

In the spotlight

DSA for YOUth campaign logo
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  • BIK news

The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!

Today, 10 October 2025, marks the official launch of the DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign, perfectly timed with the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Telecommunication under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, where ministers are discussing how to strengthen online safety for minors across Europe.
  • webinar

How the DSA protects kids and teens online - Conversation with the EC

Join us for an insightful DSA for YOUth event session with the European Commission's expert, exploring how the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) strengthens online protection for children and young people.Join the livestream on 05 November at 16.00 CET: click here!

  • Online

Four people, from child to adult, in a evolution-like pose
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  • Knowledge hub insight

Why age matters: Shaping a better and safer digital world that protects and empowers children

Achieving meaningful and effective child online safety measures starts with recognising and respecting children's rights. Protecting children’s well-being, enabling their participation, and upholding their freedom of expression, freedom of thought, right to privacy, right to play and right to protection against economic exploitation are inseparable goals in the governance for a better and safer internet.
Young people photographed at Youth Policy Dialogue on Cyberbullying
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  • BIK news

Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef

On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.

National trends, issues and initiatives

SIC

BIK Knowledge hub

Explore the central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Safer Internet Centres
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Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Malta
Raising awareness of the Digital Services Act in Malta

Malta

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Italy
Empowering youth through the Digital Services Act: the experience of the Italian Safer Internet Centre

Italy

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Norway
Supporting the Digital Services Act in Norway

Norway

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Malta

Raising awareness of the Digital Services Act in Malta

Malta

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Italy

Empowering youth through the Digital Services Act: the experience of the Italian Safer Internet Centre

Italy

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Norway

Supporting the Digital Services Act in Norway

Norway

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
See all BIK highlights

Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
Children and youth
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Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

Parents and caregivers
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Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

Teachers and educators
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Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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BIK Team 7 November 2025

Safer internet policy in Lithuania: Improving teaching processes

The Lithuanian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) exists to promote a safer and better use of the internet and mobile technologies among children and young people. The SIC is developing and expanding a national platform while maintaining three main safer internet services: an awareness centre, helpline and hotline. Read on to learn more about its work on highlighting safer internet policy in the country.

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from the Netherlands
Dutch Safer Internet Centre 7 November 2025

The work of a trusted flagger in the Netherlands

Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), trusted flaggers are responsible for detecting potentially illegal content and alerting online platforms. They are entities designated by the national Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs). In this article, we learn more about the work of Offlimits, the helpline strand of the Dutch Safer Internet Centre, in its role as a trusted flagger. 

DSA for YOUth SIC insights from Ireland
Irish Safer Internet Centre 7 November 2025

Raising awareness of the Digital Services Act in Ireland

The vision of the Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC) is for a positive and inclusive digital world where children are safe and protected. The Irish SIC is a partnership of four leading organisations (Hotline.ie, ISPCC, National Parents Council and Webwise) with a mission to make the internet a better place for children and young people, under the co-ordination of the Department of Justice, Cybercrime Division. Read on to learn more about how the Irish SIC is raising awareness of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in Ireland. 

Title graphic "DSA for YOUth. Insights from ... Sweden"
BIK Team 7 November 2025

ECPAT Sweden – how a trusted flagger operates

Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), trusted flaggers are responsible for detecting potentially illegal content and alerting online platforms. They are entities designated by the national Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs).

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