Tag: Report Harmful Content
Teen Accounts Introduced to Instagram
Instagram has introduced ‘Teen Accounts’ to provide more protections for users aged 13 to 15, offering parents increased oversight of their social media usage.
18th September 2024
Top Tips for Reporting Harmful Content Online
In our latest article we explore top tips from Report Harmful Content, to support anyone affected by online harm. Read the latest advice from the service.
22nd August 2024
Responding to Online Extremism – Guidance for Professionals and Parents
We have outlined some key points in how to approach online extremist content with children and young people, developed by the Professionals Online Safety Helpline.
8th August 2024
Google Responds to Non-Consensual Sexual Synthetic Media
Google has strengthened their policies and systems to provide better control over non-consensual sexual synthetic media.
7th August 2024
Ofcom Releases Deepfake Data
New research published by Ofcom has demonstrated the growing impact that AI-generated content is having on young people and adults.
1st August 2024
Deepfakes or Synthetic Media: Understanding the Terminology of AI-Generated Content
As AI-generated content has become increasingly more visible online, the way we describe forms of this emerging media developed by artificial intelligence has varied.
26th July 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
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