Articles Archive
New Podcast Episode: Safer Internet Day With Childnet CEO Will Gardner
Will Gardner discusses with our podcast hosts the significance of Safer Internet Day and the broader mission of creating a safer internet for all.
27th February 2024
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.
26th February 2024
New Online Safety Clinics Announced
New Online Safety Clinics have been announced, addressing filtering and monitoring, AI in education, and intimate image abuse.
21st February 2024
New Filtering Accreditation Scheme for UK Schools Introduced by the UK Safer Internet Centre
Lightspeed Systems, Netsweeper, and Smoothwall have become the first filtering systems to receive accreditation under new scheme.
20th February 2024
New Online Safety Live Events Available for 2024
The UK Safer Internet Centre is back on the road, delivering a brand-new set of Online Safety Live sessions across the UK. Book your place here:
14th February 2024
Meta to Label AI-Generated Images
Meta have announced that they will begin labelling AI-generated images across Facebook, Instagram and Threads in a step towards increasing transparency across their services.
13th February 2024
Catch up with Safer Internet Day at Anfield Stadium!
For Safer Internet Day, the UK Safer Internet Centre team visited Anfield Stadium for a jam-packed day full of activity and discussion. Catch up with the event in our latest article!
9th February 2024
New Instagram Privacy Checklist Updated for 2024
The updated Instagram Checklist for 2024 serves as a go-to resource for finding out more about your profile and how you can utilise a number of security features.
8th February 2024
Safer Internet Day 2024: New Research Released
Three quarters (74%) of parents and carers, and just under half (45%) of children have worries about safety as technology develops.
6th February 2024
New Digital Wellbeing Research Released
A new survey published by Internet Matters has revealed that parents are concerned about how devices could potentially impact the well-being of their children.
5th February 2024
Over 1500 Organisations are Supporting Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day, taking place on February 6th has just reached a significant achievement, gathering support from over 1500 organisations.
2nd February 2024
New Intimate Image Abuse Laws Come Into Effect
Reformed intimate image laws have come into force across England and Wales, making it easier to charge and convict someone of sharing or threatening to share intimate images without consent.
31st January 2024
What is Doxing? A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
Not sure about what Doxing is or how it can affect individuals online? Find out in our latest guidance.
29th January 2024
SWGfL Discusses Child Online Protection at ITU Event
SWGfL were pleased to attend and contribute to the Twentieth meeting of the Council Working Group on Child Online Protection at the ITU (International Telecommunication Union).
25th January 2024
New Interface Podcast Released: AI and ChatGPT, What it Means for Schools and Educators
In the latest Interface Podcast episode, Jess McBeath and Ailish Hunter are joined by Ken Corish to delve into the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
25th January 2024
Benefits of Using Report Harmful Content in Schools
Supporting children to report harmful content online is an essential part of helping them develop online safety skills.
22nd January 2024