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At the origin of this project is Insafe. To read more about thire project you can go to [|http://saferinternetday.org]

Safer Internet Day 2010

 * What:** Safer Internet Day 2010
 * When:** February 9, 2010
 * Summary:** Safer Internet Day is organised by Insafe each year in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. The topic for 2010 is "Think B4 U post!". In 2009 Safer Internet Day was celebrated through 500 events in 50 countries all over the world.

New technologies have turned all of us, and mostly young people, into publishers of information, pictures, and videos. In addition, we can also manage our online identity in a way which may turn us into "celebrities". While bringing about new opportunities for personal expression and creativity, new technologies may also lead to embarrassing or even traumatic situations. For example, photos, once posted online, remain online and can be seen by anybody, even years after they have been posted. Posting today photos from a fun party may have consequences on the way a potential employer considers a job application years later. Therefore, children and teenagers need to be empowered to manage their online identity in a responsible way, to be in control of their own online identity, and at the same time respect other people's choices of posting or not certain information or photos online. The 27 national centres in the Insafe network and its partners in almost 40 countries will bring young people and adults together in local, regional, national and online events all around the world to reflect on the publication of images online. A video clip has been created in all official EU languages and more to support this campaign. Watch the clip and find further information about the activities being organised in your country through the Insafe website at [|http://saferinternetday.org].