Tag: Governments
SWGfL Presents Tech Driven Solutions at Spletno oko Conference in Slovenia
SWGfL presented at the Spletno oko Conference to address the pressing issue of protecting vulnerable groups online
4th October 2024
Revenge Porn Helpline Respond to Government Crackdown on Intimate Image Abuse
Read the Revenge Porn Helpline's response to the Government crackdown on intimate image abuse
13th September 2024
Improving Digital Safeguards in Education – Response to the King’s Speech
King Charles announced parliament’s new plans to “raise standards in education and promote children’s wellbeing”. Read our response in our latest article.
22nd 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
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
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
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
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
Government to Criminalise the Creation of Synthetic Sexual Content
The UK government has announced new legislation to criminalise the creation of synthetic sexual content, or 'deepfake' images.
17th April 2024
Continuing the Global Efforts to Prevent Non-Consensual Intimate Image Sharing
Over 182,000 individuals have used StopNCII.org to protect their intimate images and videos from being shared across multiple online platforms.
30th November 2023
Tickets Now Available for Online Safety Day 2023
Reserve your place to join us for our annual Online Safety Day event in partnership with TikTok taking place on Wednesday 13th December.
17th November 2023
Ofcom Announces Draft Codes of Practice to Protect Children Online
Ofcom has published its draft codes of practice, addressing illegal material and harmful content online.
13th November 2023
Current Global Events - Responding to Online Harm
With distressing events taking place, many online platforms are seeing a shift in the types of content being shared. Find out what support is available.
13th October 2023
SWGfL Attends Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto Japan
We have been delighted to attend the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to discuss our extensive work within the protection of individuals online.
11th October 2023
Phone Banning in Schools – Considerations from David Wright
New guidance is being introduced to ban phones in schools across England. David Wright shares his thoughts on the initiative.
5th October 2023
Online Safety Bill Ready to Become UK Law
The Online Safety Bill has now been signed off by the Houses of Parliament and ready to become UK law. Read our response in this latest article:
20th September 2023