Tag: Report Harmful Content
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Report Harmful Content Sees 31% Rise in Reports Over 2023
Report Harmful Content has published its latest data from 2023, revealing a 31% increase in reports since 2022.
28th March 2024
SWGfL Calls for Better Protections Within Regulations of the Online Safety Act
SWGfL has recently responded to the Ofcom illegal harms consultation to voice specific concerns within the proposed regulation of the Online Safety Act.
8th March 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