Tag: Social Media

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

A Guide to Staying Safe with the Stars Messaging App
A new social media app for children is growing in popularity. Learn more about how Stars works, and how to use it safely.
13th 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

Introducing the X Checklist – Keeping Your Profile Under Control
The X Checklist is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals take control of their X profile.
4th 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

Ofcom Report Highlights Gender Differences in Online Behaviours
The latest findings from Ofcom’s annual report into the UK’s digital habits revealing how men and women engage with the online world.
28th November 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

Instagram Announces New Ways to Reset Post Recommendations
Instagram has announced that they are testing new ways for people to reset the content recommendations they see across the platform.
21st 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

One Year on From the Online Safety Act
Read the UK Safer Internet Centre response one year on from the Online Safety Act - what improvement needs to be made?
8th November 2024

The Future of ProjectEVOLVE: Professionals Join SWGfL for Online Event
Ken Corish details the advancements and impact of ProjectEVOLVE, our innovative toolkit aimed at enhancing digital literacy and online safety across the education sector.
25th October 2024