• SID 2026, observed on 10th February, marks the 23rd edition of the global event.
• Theme 2026: “Smart Tech, Safe Choices”

Background:
Origin: In 2004, SID was launched by the European Union’s SafeBorders project and later adopted in 2005 by the Insafe network, a European Network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs).
Organisers: SID is organised by the Insafe network and INHOPE (the International Association of Internet Hotlines) on behalf of the European Commission under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL).
First Celebration: SID was first observed on 6 February 2004.
2026 Highlights:
Digital Well-Being Index (DWBI)2026: India secured first place in the 2026 DWBI, released by Snap Inc. (Snapchat). This marks India’s fourth consecutive year at the top, credited to strong family-led support systems.
2026 Events: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under its Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project, has proposed to celebrate SID on 10th February 2026.