Report Harmful Content has published its latest data from 2023, revealing a 31% increase in reports since 2022.
28th March 2024
As part of a new feature, Instagram has taken steps to improve user awareness around suspicious activity and impersonation attempts.
26th March 2024
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has released new guidance to support schools with online reputational concerns and harassment concerns.
25th March 2024
SWGfL has recently responded to the Ofcom illegal harms consultation to voice specific concerns within the proposed regulation of the Online Safety Act.
8th March 2024
In the past year, Report Harmful Content has seen a significant rise in animal abuse reports across social media channels.
26th February 2024
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
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
A new survey published by Internet Matters has revealed that parents are concerned about how devices could potentially impact the well-being of their children.
5th February 2024
Not sure about what Doxing is or how it can affect individuals online? Find out in our latest guidance.
29th January 2024
SWGfL were pleased to attend and contribute to the Twentieth meeting of the Council Working Group on Child Online Protection at the ITU (International Telecommunication Union).
25th January 2024
Supporting children to report harmful content online is an essential part of helping them develop online safety skills.
22nd January 2024
The UK government has initiated a comprehensive review of pornography, seeking input from various stakeholders. Find out more in this article.
15th January 2024
Meta has announced new content policies to protect teens from seeing certain types of harmful content across Facebook and Instagram.
11th January 2024
The UK Safer Internet Centre has recently released an exclusive collection of short films tailored for Safer Internet Day 2024. Watch them all here.
2nd January 2024
FIFA has revealed that 1 in 5 players faced online abuse during the Women’s World Cup with women athletes being 29% more likely to encounter online abuse compared to male players
21st December 2023
We are pleased to announce that we have an exciting lineup of speakers confirmed to join us for Online Safety Day, taking place on Wednesday 13th December.
5th December 2023