Promoting digital civility
We challenge people around the world to live by four positive tenets when they engage online.
Digital Civility Challenge
I embrace the challenge to be a leader in making the internet a better and safer place. I commit to do my part every day by living up to the four Digital Civility Challenge ideals:

Live the golden rule
I will act with empathy, compassion, and kindness in every interaction, and treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Respect differences

Pause before replying
I will pause and think before responding to things I disagree with. I will not post or send anything that could hurt someone else, damage someone’s reputation, or threaten anyone’s safety, including my own.

Stand up for myself and others

Safer Internet Day 2021
Microsoft’s Digital Civility Index heads into its fifth year. Learn more about how life online has improved, and which online risks are the most concerning.
Digital Civility Index reports
Check out our online risk research from several countries around the world.

Review this year’s reports
We surveyed teens and adults across more than 30 countries to examine the extent of negative behaviors and online interactions of 21 internet risks. Explore the details below.
Download PDF reports from the countries in the regions listed below.
Europe
Other “to do’s” to be safe online
In addition to taking the challenge and writing to us on social media, we’re offering other ways to learn and get involved.

Best practices

Voices for Digital Civility
