News Overview 2017

Connected toys offer children exciting interactive possibilities and are therefore on many Christmas wish lists this year. However, smart toys harbor risks in the area of data protection. The "Cayla" doll, for example, was banned by the German Federal Network Agency for being an illegal eavesdropping device. Stiftung Warentest also warned this year of the danger of eavesdropping through Internet-enabled toys. klicksafe informs parents about the topic in the downloadable flyer "Vernetztes Spielzeug - Zehn Antworten für Eltern" (Networked toys - ten answers for parents) and at klicksafe.de/smarttoys.

How can children and young people be protected from harmful content?

Together with the Internet-ABC, klicksafe has published a new interactive and fully set to music learning module for children.

The most important security settings and tips for teenagers.

Actress star Emilia Schüle stands up against (cyber) bullying

Children's search engine fragFINN launches 12-part series on safe Internet use

In November 2017, the children's info app KABU was released and is now available free of charge for Android and iOS.

The Internet ABC has compiled expert opinions and background information in its new topic special.

First results of the JIM Study 2017

European Day Against the Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children: FSM, eco and jugendschutz.net support with awareness activities and advice on risks

New study on how children, young people and parents deal with online-related risks

The universities of Hohenheim and Münster conducted a representative survey of 1048 children and adolescents on the circumstances and feelings surrounding the first contact. Around 50 percent are unwanted contacts.

Children like to be online. The brochure "Growing up well with media" explains what parents need to know so that they can act safely and age-appropriately there.

Many children and young people want digital games for their birthday or Christmas. For parents, the award-winning games from the TOMMI and GIGA-Maus children's software awards offer helpful guidance when making a purchase.

It's hard to imagine young people's lives without smartphones and apps. The devices and services are not only used in leisure time, but also increasingly at school - with advantages and disadvantages.