Today is officially Safer Internet Day 2009 (SID 09), which traditionally aims to help educate web surfers and children about the dangers of Internet use and how to stay safe. This year’s focus has been placed on cyber-bullying and the risks of social networking sites, such as Facebook.

The day is usually marked by a wide array of activities that take place across Europe and the world, ranging from press-conferences and workshops for children to rock concerts and seminars for educators and parents:


In related news, MSN's Research division has revealed that 51% of the 20,000 14 to 19-year-olds surveyed across Europe enjoy unrestricted access to the web. The study also revealed that 29% of teenagers had suffered online bullying.

Happily British parents were most likely (77%) to employ filtering software and to talk to their children about what they do online (87%). Sadly the survey did not exclude 18 and 19 year olds, which most would consider to be of 'adult' age.