https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/report-harmful-content-sees-concerning-rise-in-animal-abuse-content/
In the past year, Report Harmful Content has seen a significant rise in animal abuse reports across social media channels. Report Harmful Content can reveal that 36% of the content escalated to indust…
26th February 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/report-harmful-content-publishes-insights-and-trends-from-2023/
Report Harmful Content has published its latest data from 2023, giving new insights into how the service supported people across the United Kingdom to report harmful content online, whilst demonstrati…
28th March 2024
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…of technology through innovative services, tools, content and policy, nationally and globally,,Helplines & Services We host support services and helplines that offer free advice, support and guidance …
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/instagram-introduces-impersonation-and-scamming-alerts/
…ical thinking and allow users more time to review content. Instagram also advises that users are fully versed in making use of the Security Check Up feature, which can support with strong passwords, t…
26th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/new-guidance-released-to-support-schools-with-online-reputational-concerns/
… Since 2020, there has been a significant rise in teachers and professionals contacting the helpline with concerns around online defamation, with the helpline documenting a rise from 28% of cases in 2…
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/
… approach involves industry partners and a global network of NGOs, whilst also raising awareness and education on NCII risks to the public. Using image hashing, it also reflects WSIS's goal of using I…
15th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/what-is-k-id-an-introduction-to-the-new-online-safety-gaming-platform/
…gaming hub, here to support users, or educate teachers and parents who can then inform the young people in their care. To explore topics such as mobile gaming, online spending, VR and E-Sports, alongs…
14th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/benefits-of-using-reporting-harmful-content-in-schools/
Supporting children to report harmful content online is an essential part of protecting their wellbeing and ensuring they can develop the digital literacy skills they need to stay safe online. Ofcom’s…
22nd January 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/stopncii-announces-photodna-integration-and-niantic-as-new-industry-partner/
…hashes to be created by the person reporting the content, ensuring that images never leave the user’s device, protecting user privacy and stopping the content from being shared any further. With many …
13th March 2024