On 5 June 2026, the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) officially launched the Leonora toolkit at an event held at the Geesseknäppchen Forum, attended by Minister Elisabeth Margue and Minister Claude Meisch, as well as numerous pupils and stakeholders from the education and digital sectors.
This initiative forms part of the European WTOON project, coordinated by the CNPD and supported by the European Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. It aims to raise awareness among young people aged 12 to 16 about issues relating to personal data protection and privacy, and to share best practices for the responsible use of social media and the digital world in general.
An innovative educational project designed by and for young people
Leonora is based on a participatory approach involving pupils, teachers and education professionals. Its aim is to promote a better understanding of fundamental rights relating to personal data and to strengthen young people’s critical thinking skills when it comes to digital practices.
At the heart of the programme are innovative and accessible educational tools, developed using gamification techniques:
- 2 short videos tailored for social media,
- 4 educational webtoons (digital comics), addressing real-life digital scenarios,
- An educational toolbox, comprising
- 1 LMS (learning management system) platform with modules, resources and quizzes,
- 1 collaborative and interactive digital game promoting analysis and critical thinking, and
- 1 card game encouraging good habits and peer-to-peer learning.
This diversity allows the programme to adapt to different learning styles and to strengthen young people’s engagement.
Available in French, Luxembourgish, English and German, the webtoons are also designed to be inclusive and accessible to all teenagers, regardless of their gender, background or sexual orientation.
Webtoons: a format tailored to young people and inspired by real-life stories
Produced in collaboration with Luxembourgish author Lucien Czuga and illustrator Marc Jost, the Leonora webtoons feature a modern and attractive format, specially designed for reading on a smartphone.
Inspired by real-life stories, the Leonora webtoons offer an immersive and accessible experience, tailored to the habits and concerns of young people.
Through the adventures of three teenagers accompanied by a cyber-heroine from the digital world, each episode explores a key theme:
- social media addiction,
- online gaming addiction,
- cyberbullying, and
- the sharing of sensitive content involving minors.
A morning of discussion and food for thought
The launch event began with a welcome address by CNPD Chair Tine A. Larsen, followed by official speeches from the ministers.
Ms Larsen said:
“The protection of personal data is a fundamental right that must be understood from a very young age. Leonora is an exemplary initiative for raising awareness among teenagers in an innovative way that is tailored to their digital reality.”
Minister Margue added:
“For many young people, the concept of personal data remains abstract, almost theoretical. Yet it touches on something very concrete: the right to decide how information about them is used. The Leonora project, through a modern and interactive approach, helps to translate legal concepts into concrete, understandable situations that are close to their everyday reality.”
Minister Claude Meisch, for his part, emphasised:
“Digital literacy is essential today. With Leonora, we are giving young people practical tools to understand the challenges of the digital world and develop the critical thinking skills that are essential for their future.”
The morning then consisted of three themed sessions:
- Session 1: Presentation of the WTOON project and the Leonora tools, featuring experts from the CNPD, the LMDDC and BEE SECURE;
- Session 2: Context, strategy and use of the tools, with representatives from SCRIPT, IFEN and SNJ;
- Session 3: Feedback and expectations from the target audience, giving a voice to pupils, teachers and practitioners in the field.
These discussions highlighted the current challenges relating to the protection of young people in a constantly evolving digital environment, as well as the importance of close collaboration between educational and institutional stakeholders.
A commitment to future generations
Through Leonora, the CNPD aims to actively contribute to building a safer, more responsible digital environment that respects fundamental rights, by empowering young people to understand, question and manage their online presence.
This project reflects a firm belief: education in digital literacy and data protection is now a key tool for supporting younger generations as they develop into responsible and independent digital citizens.
