Learn more
You don’t need to do this alone.
There are good organisations and resources in Norway working on children’s safety online. Here are the most important ones:
🛡️ Barnevakten
barnevakten.no Independent organisation that advises parents on children and media. App reviews, age recommendations and practical guides.
📊 Medietilsynet
medietilsynet.no Government agency that researches children’s media use. Their annual “Barn og Medier” (Children and Media) survey is the best source of data on Norwegian children’s digital lives.
🎓 Dubestemmer.no
dubestemmer.no Educational resource aimed at children and young people in schools, covering digital judgement, privacy and online safety. Excellent material for teachers.
🔒 Datatilsynet
datatilsynet.no Norway’s data protection authority. Has dedicated resources on children’s privacy online.
📞 Kors på halsen (Red Cross)
Phone number: 800 333 21 Free helpline for children and young people. Chat, phone and messages. If your child needs someone to talk to — this is the place.
👧 Barneombudet
barneombudet.no The Children’s Ombudsman in Norway. Works on children’s rights, including digital rights.
🚔 Kripos — report online abuse
Contact the police If you suspect a child is being subjected to online abuse, contact the police. You can also submit an anonymous tip.
🌍 Slettmeg.no
slettmeg.no Free advisory service for anyone who has had unwanted content published online. Helps with removing images, profiles and other material.
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