Articles Archive
Ofcom Report Highlights Gender Differences in Online Behaviours
The latest findings from Ofcom’s annual report into the UK’s digital habits revealing how men and women engage with the online world.
28th November 2024
Roblox Updates Parental Controls and Introduces New Safety Features for Under 13s
Roblox has announced that they will be implementing new changes aimed at ensuring that users, particularly those under 13, have a safer, less harmful online experience.
26th November 2024
StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect Over 1,000,000 Images Online
We are marking the third-year anniversary of StopNCII.org by revealing that it is now being used to protect over 1,000,000 images from being shared online without consent.
25th November 2024
StopNCII.org and Sophie Mortimer Win at Tech South West Awards 2024
StopNCII.org and Sophie Mortimer (Manager of the Revenge Porn Helpline) were announced as winners in the Tech for Good and People’s Choice award category.
22nd November 2024
Instagram Announces New Ways to Reset Post Recommendations
Instagram has announced that they are testing new ways for people to reset the content recommendations they see across the platform.
21st November 2024
Insights from the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Sextortion Report
The UKSIC has recently released a report examining sextortion cases handled by the Revenge Porn Helpline from August 2022 to August 2024.
20th November 2024
Anti-Bullying Alliance Reveals 1 in 5 Children Experience Frequent Bullying
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, and new data has revealed that one in five children reported frequently experiencing bullying, and nearly 25% of pupils reported being a victim of cyberbullying.
14th November 2024
StopNCII.org Wins UK IT Industry Award for Charity Project of the Year
This recognition celebrates StopNCII.org’s exceptional work in combating non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse
14th November 2024
SWGfL Advocate for Legislative Change on Intimate Image Abuse at Parliament
SWGfL attended a session at parliament on Wednesday 6th November to share their insights on intimate image abuse with the Women and Equalities Committee.
8th November 2024
One Year on From the Online Safety Act
Read the UK Safer Internet Centre response one year on from the Online Safety Act - what improvement needs to be made?
8th November 2024
Free Resources Now Available for Safer Internet Day 2025
The official resources for Safer Internet Day are now available to download for free on the UK Safer Internet Centre website!
7th November 2024
Navigating the Latest Changes in DfE Filtering and Monitoring Standards for Schools and Colleges
DfE has recently updated its Filtering and Monitoring Standards for Schools and Colleges, introducing changes designed to address evolving digital risks.
28th October 2024
The Future of ProjectEVOLVE: Professionals Join SWGfL for Online Event
Ken Corish details the advancements and impact of ProjectEVOLVE, our innovative toolkit aimed at enhancing digital literacy and online safety across the education sector.
25th October 2024
Meta Announces New Measures to Protect People from Sextortion
Meta has launched new safety measures to protect people from sextortion scams.
24th October 2024
Assisted Monitoring Service: A Proactive Approach to Safeguarding Students
SWGfL has partnered with Senso to provide schools and colleges with an innovative monitoring solution: the Assisted Monitoring Service.
22nd October 2024
StopNCII.org Wins at the Digital Leaders 100 Awards
We are pleased to announce that StopNCII.org has been named the winner of the Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year award at this year's Digital Leaders 100 Awards.
18th October 2024