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Ofcom Demands Stronger Protections for Young People Online
Ofcom has announced that they are demanding stronger protections for children from some of the world’s most popular online platforms.
12th March 2026

SWGfL to Host Global Summit - Preventing Intimate Image Abuse and Online Harm in the Age of AI
We are delighted to be organising an upcoming international summit focused on preventing intimate image abuse.
2nd March 2026

What Is the NCII Register?
In calling for improved protections against intimate image abuse, we break down what the NCII register is and why it is so important.
27th February 2026

“No platform gets a free pass”: Government Announces New Action on Online Safety and AI Risks
The UK Government has announced new measures to strengthen protections for children online, including action to close gaps in existing legislation and address the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence.
16th February 2026

Someone is Filming Me in Public Without My Consent – What Can I Do?
We outline what the real harms are associated with this behaviour, how it spreads online, and the limitations of the current legal systems.
13th February 2026

Responding to AI misuse and “Undressing” Images on Social Media
We are increasingly seeing reports of individuals who have been affected by the misuse of AI on social media - read our response here.
8th January 2026

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

SWGfL Attends European Parliament and ENISA’s Cybersecurity Conference
SWGfL attended two very different but deeply connected conversations happening within the European Parliament ENISA's Cybersecurity Conference.
4th December 2025

Introducing the Global Clearing Centre: Strengthening the Global Response Towards Intimate Image Abuse
We are working with the FCDO to establish a new pilot project looking at a Global Clearing Centre for NCII content.
1st December 2025

StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect 2,000,000 Images Online in the Fight Against Intimate Image Abuse
SWGfL proudly marks the four-year anniversary of StopNCII.org, the ground-breaking online tool to protect against intimate image abuse.
25th November 2025

Progress from Ofcom, but Stronger Measures Still Needed to Protect Women and Girls Online
Ofcom is setting out a 5-point plan to hold sites and apps accountable for protecting women and girls online.
25th November 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

Sharing UK Expertise on Tackling Image-Based Abuse at the UN Cybercrime Convention
SWGfL were honoured to contribute at the UN Cybercrime Convention in Hanoi, sharing frontline experience from the Revenge Porn Helpline and StopNCII.org.
28th October 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