https://swgfl.org.uk/topics/cloud-computing/
In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive. The cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet. Read up on …
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/sky-news-visits-the-revenge-porn-helpline/
Sky News recently paid a visit to the SWGfL office to document the important work of the Revenge Porn Helpline team. As part of a feature focusing on the Helpline, Sky News released a documentary and …
2nd December 2023
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/instagram-introduces-impersonation-and-scamming-alerts/
As part of a new feature that Instagram introduced earlier this month, the online social media platform has taken steps to improve user awareness around suspicious activity and impersonation attempts …
26th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/new-guidance-released-to-support-schools-with-online-reputational-concerns/
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline (operated by SWGfL, delivered by the UK Safer Internet Centre) has released new guidance to support schools with online reputational concerns. The latest guida…
25th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/projectevolve-edu-a-new-platform-for-digital-literacy-professional-development/
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of online safety and digital literacy in education has never been more crucial. Recognising the need for comprehensive professional developmen…
18th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/stopncii-org-nominated-for-wsis-prize/
We are delighted to announce that StopNCII.org has been nominated for a prestigious WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) prize for 2024 in the Action Line C9 Media category. StopNCII.org joi…
15th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/what-is-k-id-an-introduction-to-the-new-online-safety-gaming-platform/
k-ID, a technology company founded by industry leaders in online safety, privacy, and gaming, has unveiled a new platform aiming to transform the gaming experience for young players and parents while …
14th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/stopncii-announces-photodna-integration-and-niantic-as-new-industry-partner/
Today (13th March 2024), StopNCII.org has announced some exciting new developments as part of an event SWGfL and NCMEC (National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children) are hosting at the Microsoft…
13th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/swgfl-calls-for-better-protections-within-regulations-of-the-online-safety-act/
SWGfL has recently responded to the Ofcom illegal harms consultation to voice specific concerns within the proposed regulation of the Online Safety Act. The consultation was published to detail propos…
8th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/from-sage-on-the-stage-to-guide-on-the-side-socratic-teaching-and-ai/
Consider the AI classroom of a very-near future where a quiet revolution is underway, fundamentally altering the role of educators. Gone is the traditional "sage on the stage" model of teaching, repla…
7th March 2024