Saferinternet.at seeks to give children, youths, parents, teachers and other interested parties tips and support to highlight and avoid risks when using the internet, while at the same time Saferinternet.at illustrates the positive aspects of internet use.

 

Saferinternet.at runs an information campaign, provides information materials about safe use of the internet, organises events, runs a telephone helpline for children and works closely with all Austrian projects in the area of safer internet and the European Internet Safety network. Handywissen.at, a Saferinternet.at project, focuses on awareness raising for a safe and responsible use of mobile phones.

 

The Austrian Institute for Applied Telecommunications (OIAT) is co-ordinator of Saferinternet.at. The Association of Austrian Internet Service Providers (ISPA) is consortium partner. Saferinternet.at co-operates intensely with public administrations, non-governmental organisations and industry partners.

 

Saferinternet.at is funded by the European Commission (Safer Internet Program), the Federal Chancellery, ministries and business sponsors.