Tag: Revenge Porn Helpline
Government Makes Surprise U-Turn Around Problematic Protections Against ‘Deepfakes’
A proposed legislative amendment surrounding synthetic sexual content has been U-turned to be consent based as opposed to motivation based.
27th January 2025
Ofcom Announces New Age Assurance Guidance to Protect Children from Harmful Content
Ofcom have announced a critical milestone in protecting young users from harmful content online.
16th January 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Partners with Public Interest Registry and Nominet to Extend Protections Against NCII
This partnership will enable these registries to address NCII which has been adjudicated by a court to be non-consensual.
14th January 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Welcomes New Legislation to Criminalise the Creation and Sharing of Deepfakes But Still Raises Concern Amid Remaining Gaps
Take a look at what will be included and where current gaps still remain.
7th January 2025
SWGfL Services – Opening Hours 2024/2025
Our services have outlined their opening hours throughout the Christmas period along with advice if you need support through this time.
23rd December 2024
What has SWGfL Achieved in 2024?
SWGfL reflects on a year of impactful milestones and initiatives that have advanced the safety and protections of internet users across the UK and beyond.
20th December 2024
SWGfL at IGF Riyadh 2024: Shaping the Future of Online Safety and Digital Governance
SWGfL participated at IGF, contributing to two pivotal areas addressing the ethical use of AI in combating non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.
20th December 2024
Response to Ofcom’s Online Safety Act Codes of Practice
Read our response to the Ofcom codes of practice under the UK’s Online Safety Act, which is coming into effect in March 2025
16th December 2024
Landmark Parliamentary Bill to Combat Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery and Deepfakes
The UK Parliament will deliberate a Private Members Bill which represents a significant step forward in combating non-consensual intimate imagery.
10th December 2024
The Online Safety Act: What Does it Change for Victims of Intimate Image Abuse?
Find out what impact the Online Safety Act has had so far and what it means for individuls experiencing intimate image abuse.
3rd December 2024
Safer Internet Forum 2024: Tackling Online Safety for Young People
Highlighting recent advancements in regulatory frameworks, the growing complexity of online risks, and the tools needed to build a safer digital environment.
2nd December 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
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
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