Articles Archive

White House Calls for Tech Industry to Combat Synthetic Sexual Content
The White House has called for tech industry companies and financial institutions to combat synthetic sexual content, also known as 'deepfakes' - strengthening the need to implement tools such as StopNCII.org.
24th May 2024

TikTok Shop: Staying Safe When Buying Online
Find out about TikTok Shop, and how to browse and purchase on the e-commerce feature safely.
24th May 2024

What is ProjectEVOLVE EDU? - Exploring the New Training Platform from SWGfL
Teachers and school staff can use ProjectEVOLVE EDU to improve understanding of online safety and the digital landscape. Here we guide you through the platform and its essential features.
21st May 2024

Caroline Nokes Addresses UK Parliament to Prevent Intimate Image Abuse
The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes addressed the UK Parliament regarding Amendment 160 of the Criminal Justice Bill
17th May 2024

StopNCII.org Announced as Finalist for Digital Technology Leaders Award
We are delighted to announce that StopNCII.org has been announced as a finalist for the Digital Technology Leaders Award in the Not-for-Profit category.
16th May 2024

Safer Internet Day 2024: What Was The Impact?
Safer Internet Day 2024 once again made an incredible impact, reaching more young people across the UK than ever before. Find out what impact the day had.
15th May 2024

Embracing Change within School Safeguarding: The Implications of Recent Internet Security Protocols
This article aims to unpack challenges within recent internet security protocals and explore the implications for schools
9th May 2024

MPs Support #NotYoursToView Campaign Alongside Georgia Harrison
Find out how we presented in parliament to discuss the ongoing issue of intimate image abuse alongside Georgia Harrison
9th May 2024

10% of Reported Intimate Image Abuse Content Remains Publicly Accessible and Legally Available to View Online
The Revenge Porn Helpline has just released it's annual report covering data from 2023
7th May 2024

#NotYoursToView: How We Want to Stop Non-Consensually Shared Intimate Images from Being Seen Online
Find out about the Revenge Porn Helpline's #NotYoursToView campaign encouraging the Government to make the amendments required to ensure everyone affected by intimate image abuse has the protections they deserve.
3rd May 2024

UK Schools Receive Sextortion Alert
The National Crime Agency has alerted schools across the UK around the surge in cases of financially motivated sexual extortion.
30th April 2024

ITV Visits the Revenge Porn Helpline
ITV News recently visited the Revenge Porn Helpline at SWGfL to investigate the alarming increase in sextortion cases.
26th April 2024

Online Safety Support for Safeguarding Professionals
We have outlined the online safety support that we provide, particularly to those within a safeguarding role. Read our article to find services, guidance and considerations.
25th April 2024

Ofcom Data Reveals 1 in 3 Children Aged 5 -7 Use Social Media Unsupervised
The latest research from Ofcom has revealed the current online landscape of children and young people using technology.
23rd April 2024

SWGfL Attends Annual Insafe Meeting to Discuss Collaborative Efforts in Protecting People Online
Find out what happened and what was discussed at the annual Insafe meeting in Poland last week.
22nd April 2024

Reports to the Revenge Porn Helpline Increased by 106% in 2023
New data published by the Revenge Porn Helpline has revealed the extent of intimate image abuse in 2023.
18th April 2024