Tag: Social Media
Government Announces Strengthening Online Protections Against Self-Harm Content
Under new rules, platforms will be obliged to block harmful content before it appears, rather than relying on removal after publication.
9th September 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Shortlisted for Helpline of the Year Award
The annual awards shine a spotlight on those support services who provide crucial support, guidance, and care to people in need.
2nd September 2025
SWGfL Awarded Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
This status positions SWGfL among a select group of global civil society organisations recognised for their expertise, impact, and alignment with UN priorities.
17th July 2025
Family Smart Start: Empowering Safe and Effective Smartphone Use
We are pleased to announce the pilot launch of the Family Smart Start project, developed in partnership with the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI).
15th July 2025
Deepfake Defences 2: Latest Research from Ofcom
A new publication from Ofcom is examining the impact of synthetic media, known within mainstream media as deepfake content.
11th July 2025
Ofcom Enforces Mandatory Age Checks on Pornography Sites
From 25 July 2025, all pornography sites and apps accessed in the UK must implement effective age checks to protect children from adult content.
27th June 2025
Setting a Global Standard for NCII Prevention: The Time to Implement StopNCII.org Is Now
Hash-matching has rapidly become a leading technology for protecting individuals online. Find out why StopNCII.org is now seen as an essential solution.
26th June 2025
SWGfL and Secure Schools Host Cybersecurity Webinar for UK Schools
We recently hosted a national webinar bringing together leading experts to unpack the findings of the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025.
19th June 2025
Georgia Harrison Appointed as a Member of the British Order (MBE)
We are absolutely thrilled to extend our congratulations to Georgia Harrison on being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
16th June 2025
Meta Takes Action Against ‘Nudify’ Apps
We strongly welcome the decisive steps Meta is taking to address the growing threat of "nudify" apps (AI-powered tools that produce fake, non-consensual sexually explicit images).
13th June 2025
What Justice Feels Like: Reflections on TFVAWG at UNODC & Beijing+30
SWGfL took part in the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) event.
12th June 2025
New Resources Available for Supporting SEND Learners
A dedicated SEND hub has been created by SWGfL for educators, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), and Child Protection Leads.
11th June 2025
The Future of NCII Prevention in a Changing Global Landscape
The digital landscape is changing and platforms must act to prevent the spread of intimate imagery shared without consent, and they must do so at scale.
4th June 2025
Reports of Harmful Content Rise by 20% in 2024
The Report Harmful Content service handled 6,222 cases in 2024 (a 20.5% increase from the previous year).
29th May 2025
The Take It Down Act Has Been Passed – How StopNCII.org Can Support
The passing of the Take It Down Act marks a critical milestone in the United States’ response to non-consensual intimate image abuse (NCII)
23rd May 2025
Industry Collaboration with Helpline Strengthens Online Safety Measures in the Face of Growing Challenges
Find out what the top trends and insights were from the latest Professionals Online Safety Helpline report.
22nd May 2025