Tag: Social Media
New Podcast Episode Discussing Online Wellbeing and Young People
We have just released our latest podcast episode which discusses online wellbeing and young people. Take a listen right here on your favourite platform.
17th January 2023
How TikTok is Responding to Sexually Suggestive Content Online
Find out how TikTok is working towards strengthening enforcement of sexually suggestive content online in this latest article.
10th January 2023
Top Tips for Staying Safe Online This Holiday Season
While the holiday season is in full form and Christmas is just around the corner, we have highlighted some tips for keeping children and young people safe online!
16th December 2022
New Industry Partners Join StopNCII.org to Prevent the Sharing of Non-Consensual Intimate Images Online
TikTok and Bumble Inc. have joined Facebook and Instagram as Industry Partners of StopNCII.org to prevent the sharing of non-consensual intimate images online
1st December 2022
Instagram Age Verification Steps Up Online Safety
Instagram has gone live with new AI technology which helps to confirm the age of users in the UK. Find out more about this feature in this latest article
15th November 2022
Safer Internet Day 2023 Theme Announced
The UK Safer Internet Centre has announced what the new Safer Internet Day theme will be for 2023. See how you can register your support here.
29th September 2022
New Yubo Social Media Checklist Available
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new social media checklist for Yubo. Find out how you can download and purchase the checklist in this article.
27th September 2022
Molly Russell Inquest – Advice for Professionals
This article is to provide advice for professionals working with children and young people around the Inquest in relation to the death of Molly Russell
20th September 2022
Meta Introduces Community Chats to Facebook
Meta has announced that it is expanding communication features across Facebook and Messenger, by introducing Community Chats. Find out more in this article.
16th September 2022
SWGfL Launch Interface - A New Podcast Series
We are pleased to launch our new podcast series, Interface, which will keep professionals informed of the latest online safety news. Take a listen right here!
13th September 2022
New Instagram Sensitive Content Control Options for Teens
New sensitive content control settings for younger teens have been announced by Instagram to include new default options. Find out more in this article. .
2nd September 2022
Staying Safe Online This Summer
Take a look at some practical ways you can raise awareness and support young people to stay safe online this summer.
21st July 2022
New Social Media Hub Launched by SWGfL
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new hub, which delves into the broad topic of social media. Find out what's included.
30th June 2022
Instagram: New Parental Supervision Tools
In our latest article, we explore Instagram’s new parental supervision tools due to be released this month, and what they mean for parents and teens.
15th June 2022
Ofcom Releases Online Nation Report
Ofcom has released a new Online Nation report to show data around how people in the UK use the internet. Find out what conclusions were drawn
6th June 2022
The Home Secretary Visits SWGfL
On Wednesday 25th May, the Home Secretary, Priti Patel visited the SWGfL office to find out more about our important work in supporting victims of online harms. Find out what was discussed in our article
1st June 2022