The Safer Internet plus programme promotes the safer use of the Internet and new online technologies, particularly for children, and fights illegal content and content unwanted by the end-user.

Its main objectives are:

• Fighting against illegal content
• Tackling unwanted and harmful content
• Promoting a safer environment
• Raising awareness

Safer Internet Plus takes into consideration several newly emerged technologies, such as:

• Mobile and broadband content
• Online games
• Peer-to-peer file transfer
• All forms of real-time communications (chat rooms, instant messages)