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AdWiseOnline: Manipulative marketing practices in online gaming

Young people are gaming more online than ever before. Christmas wish lists now contain virtual currency or items on favourite digital games, instead of traditional gifts like a bicycle, new clothes, or toys. But are young gamers and their caregivers fully aware of the consumer risks they may face online, such as manipulative marketing traps embedded in games?
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Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.
Implementation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+ strategy).
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The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights

Upon entering the Knowledge hub on the new and relaunched Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, users are greeted with a comprehensive overview of this new resource's different features and components. It serves as a one-stop destination for accessing a wide array of resources and insights supporting the monitoring of the impact of the digital transformation on the well-being of children and young people in Europe.
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The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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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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Making youth voices heard
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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.

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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

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

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

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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    Irish Safer Internet Centre 20 January 2025

    Is it an ad – what are the rules around influencer advertising?

    Many teenagers get their information from social media, and following influencers can be a great way to discover content that they are interested in, to get tips, inspiration, and be entertained.  We know that many of these influencers team up with brands to promote products or services, but what are the rules around this, and how can you spot an ad or a paid post online?  

    French Safer Internet Centre 20 January 2025

    'Mon moment écran': Helping families manage screen time

    Do you find screen time becoming a source of tension in your household? Whether it’s negotiating how long your child spends on their tablet or deciding the best times for digital activities, managing screen use can often feel overwhelming. Thankfully, the team at the Awareness centre of Safer internet France has developed a tool to transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and connection: Mon moment écran.

    Finnish Safer Internet Centre 18 January 2025

    Young people in Finland voice the need for media education

    According to the global study conducted by Save the Children and Western Sydney University, almost seventy percent of children interact daily with strangers on social media or gaming platforms, despite recognising this as an activity that compromises their safety.

    French Safer Internet Centre 16 January 2025

    Parents, why can your daughters change the internet?

    Despite the omnipresence of digital technology and its massive use by all, a little-known reality persists: the under-representation and devaluation of girls both in content broadcast online and in digital professions and sectors.