Articles Archive
SWGfL’s Response to Ofcom’s Codes of Practice
The publication of two pivotal Codes of Practice by Ofcom has now been published. Read our response in our latest article.
17th July 2024
Rethinking Screen Time: A Balanced Perspective with Pete Etchells
Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and Science Communication, joined the podcast Interface to discuss his work around screentime.
17th July 2024
New Online Safety Training Sessions Available For Autumn
Find out when our next online safety training sessions are taking place and reserve your spot here.
12th July 2024
Is My Social Media Account Hacked or Being Impersonated? Understanding the Difference and How to Respond
Find out about the differences between hacked and impersonated accounts, and how Report Harmful Content can assist you.
8th July 2024
UK Safer Internet Centre Releases Manifesto Calling for Stronger Online Protections
We are calling on the new government to join us in ensuring that stronger online protections are implemented to keep individuals safe online.
1st July 2024
Snapchat Introduces New Features to Protect Users from Sextortion and Online Harm
Snapchat has unveiled a range of new features designed to protect users from online harms and sextortion attempts.
27th June 2024
SWGfL to Explore Child Reporting Initiatives to Combat Online Abuse
SWGfL has been chosen to collaborate with Safe Online to explore child friendly reporting
26th June 2024
Cyberbullying: What You Need to Know About Reporting Online Bullying and Harassment
Find out about cyberbullying and online harassment, alongside how our services can help adults, educational staff, and young people to report these harms online.
21st June 2024
New Guidance Released for ProjectEVOLVE EDU
Following the launch of ProjectEVOLVE EDU, new guidance has been released to support users with their experience.
17th June 2024
David Wright Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
As part of the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2024, David Wright has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) .
15th June 2024
Somerset School Awarded Milestone Online Safety Award
Beech Grove Primary School has just become the 500th school to be awarded the Online Safety Mark for outstanding online safety practice.
13th June 2024
SWGfL Launch Research About Online Harms in Rural Communities
As part of SWGfL, the Revenge Porn Helpline team have undertaken new research across Scotland to understand the experiences of women in rural Scotland who have been affected by online harm and abuse.
13th June 2024
Meta Announces Plans to Use Facebook and Instagram Posts to Train AI
Meta has announced plans to use people’s public posts and images across Facebook and Instagram to help train artificial intelligence tools across Meta.
7th June 2024
New Data Reveals Impact of Cyber Security Attacks on Schools
The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 has revealed the extent of cyber security attacks on schools.
6th June 2024
What Does a Donation Mean to SWGfL?
Find out how you can support the ongoing work of SWGfL.
5th June 2024
Department for Education Releases Keeping Children Safe in Education for 2024
This guidance outlines crucial measures for the safeguarding and protection of children within educational settings.
3rd June 2024