Tag: Professionals Online Safety Helpline
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
Sign up for Online Safety Live Events - Spring 2024
Reserve your free place for the upcoming Online Safety Live events taking place across the UK and get the latest updates from our experts.
3rd April 2024
Instagram Introduces Impersonation and Scamming Alerts
As part of a new feature, Instagram has taken steps to improve user awareness around suspicious activity and impersonation attempts.
26th March 2024
New Guidance Released to Support Schools with Online Reputational Concerns
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has released new guidance to support schools with online reputational and harassment concerns.
25th March 2024
New Podcast Episode: Safer Internet Day With Childnet CEO Will Gardner
Will Gardner discusses with our podcast hosts the significance of Safer Internet Day and the broader mission of creating a safer internet for all.
27th February 2024
New Filtering Accreditation Scheme for UK Schools Introduced by the UK Safer Internet Centre
Lightspeed Systems, Netsweeper, and Smoothwall have become the first filtering systems to receive accreditation under new scheme.
20th February 2024
New Online Safety Live Events Available for 2024
The UK Safer Internet Centre is back on the road, delivering a brand-new set of Online Safety Live sessions across the UK. Book your place here:
14th February 2024
Catch up with Safer Internet Day at Anfield Stadium!
For Safer Internet Day, the UK Safer Internet Centre team visited Anfield Stadium for a jam-packed day full of activity and discussion. Catch up with the event in our latest article!
9th February 2024
New Instagram Privacy Checklist Updated for 2024
The updated Instagram Checklist for 2024 serves as a go-to resource for finding out more about your profile and how you can utilise a number of security features.
8th February 2024
Over 1500 Organisations are Supporting Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day, taking place on February 6th has just reached a significant achievement, gathering support from over 1500 organisations.
2nd February 2024
What is Doxing? A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
Not sure about what Doxing is or how it can affect individuals online? Find out in our latest guidance.
29th January 2024
How to Get Involved with Safer Internet Day 2024
There’s still plenty of time to get involved in Safer Internet Day. Find out how you can show your support in this article.
18th January 2024
UK Government Begins Independent Pornography Review
The UK government has initiated a comprehensive review of pornography, seeking input from various stakeholders. Find out more in this article.
15th January 2024
Facebook Privacy and Safety Checklist Updated for 2024
The updated Facebook Checklist offers a comprehensive guide designed to address the common queries users may have about their Facebook profiles.
8th January 2024