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Saferinternet.at - Austrian Awareness node

The mission of Saferinternet.at is to empower citizens to use the Internet, as well as other information and communication technologies, safely and effectively. Saferinternet.at is the Austrian awareness node in the European Internet Safety Network (Insafe).

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 and teaching materials about safe and responsible use of the Internet, organises events and works closely with all Austrian projects in the area of safer Internet and the European Internet Safety Network.

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 businesses.

Saferinternet.at is funded by the European Commission (Safer Internet  programme), the Federal Chancellery, ministries and industry sponsors (Microsoft, Telekom Austria TA AG).

Fact sheet Saferinternet.at (pdf, 1,6 MB)