Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation: What is the ‘CSA’ Regulation, and Why is Everybody Talking about it?
09/01/2026 In recent years, digital technology has become increasingly essential to children's daily lives. As Internet access provides them with the opportunity to connect with their peers, learn new things, and creatively express themselves, it also makes them vulnerable to a variety of risks and threats. The most alarming threat they are exposed to is sexual abuse and exploitation. Child sexual abuse (CSA) is "the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the child is [...]
Are you aware of your Digital Footprint?
Recently, EAVI and the European Digital Learning Network (DLEARN), in collaboration with Prof. Przemek Sękalski of the Technical University of Lodz, worked together in developing an EU survey that analyses citizens awareness regarding their digital footprint. The survey aims to analyse how much control participants exercise over this digital footprint and how much control they wish they could have as well are looking at the safety aspects they would like to see in place in the future! The aim is to study the results to highlight potential areas in education and training that could be [...]
Get Them While They’re Young – Facebook Messenger for Kids
In December 2017, Facebook launched it’s standalone Messenger Kids app, targeting children under 13. The app is used via the parents’ Facebook account, and comes with strict parental controls, including safety filters, screened content and contact approvals. The app was developed with online safety experts and is designed to allow children to connect with friends and relatives through the service. Data collected via the app is not used for advertising purposes. A Facebook spokesperson said: “We worked to create Messenger Kids with an advisory committee of parenting and developmental experts, as well as with families [...]
