Safer Internet Day on February 6th
On February 6th, Safer Internet Day 2024 will be observed in Austria, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of internet safety and media literacy.
As part of Safer Internet Day 2024, numerous activities and initiatives are planned to help young people navigate the World Wide Web and raise awareness of the risks and dangers online.
A study by Saferinternet.at shows that the majority of young people distrust online sources.
Schools play a crucial role in promoting media literacy and internet safety among young people. Saferinternet.at offers numerous resources to support schools in this endeavor, such as workshops and interactive online presentations.
Austria also has a child protection center dedicated to addressing sexual violence in the digital world, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2024.
It is essential that children and young people learn how to set up and use their online profiles securely. klicksafe.de and saferinternet.at provide step-by-step instructions on how to block users and prevent problematic content from being displayed on Facebook.
The House of Digitalization contributes to safe online behavior through its various programs. One such program is the Cybersecurity District Tour, which raises awareness of the dangers of the cyber world.
Currently, stops are planned in Zwettl (April 25), Amstetten (May 16), Hollabrunn (September 12), and Mödling (October 17), as well as meetings with municipal representatives in Tulln and St. Pölten. Within the event area, a school, the district administration office, and the district branch of the Chamber of Commerce will be visited, thus engaging with regional businesses.
