Tag: Report Harmful Content
An Encouraging Start – Response to Ofcom’s Latest Research on the Online Safety Act
SWGfL welcomes Ofcom’s publication of its latest research on the early impact of the Online Safety Act (OSA) but more still needs to be done.
4th December 2025
Why the Crime and Policing Bill Must Adopt Baroness Owen’s Amendments to Tackle Intimate Image Abuse
SWGfL strongly support the proposed amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill tabled by Baroness Owen. Find out more.
24th November 2025
Roblox Announces Facial Age Checks for Chat Features
Roblox has released facial age checks for users in a move to reduce inappropriate contact between adults and younger users.
19th November 2025
A Tribute to Baroness Helen Newlove
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Baroness Helen Newlove, a tireless advocate for victims’ rights and a powerful voice in the online safety landscape.
13th November 2025
Two Years on From the Online Safety Act: Progress and Gaps for NCII Prevention
In this article we review how far we've come since the introduction of the Online Safety Act within NCII prevention.
27th October 2025
SWGfL: 25 Years of Innovation, Safeguarding, and Global Impact
SWGfL celebrated its 25th anniversary with a landmark event at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter. Find out what happened.
24th October 2025
Instagram’s New Teen Account Update: Aligning Content with Film Ratings
Across Instagram, content settings for teens under 18 will be guided by PG-13 movie ratings by default.
16th October 2025
SWGfL Attends the Western Balkans Summit: Preventing Violence against Women and Girls in a Digital Age
SWGfL spoke at the Western Balkans Summit to discuss the ongoing necessity to prevent violence against women and girls.
15th October 2025
Join Our 25 Year Anniversary Virtual Event
Join us on Tuesday 21st October 2025 to celebrate our 25-year campaign. Hear from the people who have shaped our journey since 2000.
29th September 2025
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
SWGfL: 25 Years of Ensuring Everyone can Benefit from Technology Free from Harm
We’re proud to launch our 25-year anniversary campaign in celebration of the people and progress that have shaped SWGfL since 2000
5th September 2025
Ofcom Enforces the Children’s Codes
New regulations from Ofcom have come into effect requiring tech companies to implement measures as part of the enforcement of the Children’s Codes.
25th July 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
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
Cybersecurity in Education: Sign up for Free Webinar
SWGfL and our partners at Secure Schools are proud to host an essential panel discussion taking place on Wednesday 11th June.
27th May 2025
Instagram Announces New Protective Measures for Teen Accounts
Instagram, along with Facebook and Messenger, has announced additional built-in protections for Teen Accounts. Find out what's been included.
14th May 2025