What has SWGfL Achieved in 2024?
SWGfL reflects on a year of impactful milestones and initiatives that have advanced the safety and protections of internet users across the UK and beyond.
20th December 2024
SWGfL at IGF Riyadh 2024: Shaping the Future of Online Safety and Digital Governance
SWGfL participated at IGF, contributing to two pivotal areas addressing the ethical use of AI in combating non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.
20th December 2024
Navigating Filtering Concerns Around School-Issued Devices
Recent concerns have been raised in the media regarding the potential for harmful content to be accessed via iPads issued to students in schools. While the challenges are significant, there are practical steps schools, parents, and communities can take to address these risks effectively.
19th December 2024
Response to Ofcom’s Online Safety Act Codes of Practice
Read our response to the Ofcom codes of practice under the UK’s Online Safety Act, which is coming into effect in March 2025
16th December 2024
A Guide to Staying Safe with the Stars Messaging App
A new social media app for children is growing in popularity. Learn more about how Stars works, and how to use it safely.
13th December 2024
Landmark Parliamentary Bill to Combat Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery and Deepfakes
The UK Parliament will deliberate a Private Members Bill which represents a significant step forward in combating non-consensual intimate imagery.
10th December 2024
Introducing the X Checklist – Keeping Your Profile Under Control
The X Checklist is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals take control of their X profile.
4th December 2024
The Online Safety Act: What Does it Change for Victims of Intimate Image Abuse?
Find out what impact the Online Safety Act has had so far and what it means for individuls experiencing intimate image abuse.
3rd December 2024
Safer Internet Forum 2024: Tackling Online Safety for Young People
Highlighting recent advancements in regulatory frameworks, the growing complexity of online risks, and the tools needed to build a safer digital environment.
2nd December 2024
New Version of ‘So You Got Naked Online’ Released
SWGfL has released a new version of So You Got Naked Online, to provide children, guardians and teachers with essential advice on sexting incidents.
29th November 2024
Ofcom Report Highlights Gender Differences in Online Behaviours
The latest findings from Ofcom’s annual report into the UK’s digital habits revealing how men and women engage with the online world.
28th November 2024
Roblox Updates Parental Controls and Introduces New Safety Features for Under 13s
Roblox has announced that they will be implementing new changes aimed at ensuring that users, particularly those under 13, have a safer, less harmful online experience.
26th November 2024
StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect Over 1,000,000 Images Online
We are marking the third-year anniversary of StopNCII.org by revealing that it is now being used to protect over 1,000,000 images from being shared online without consent.
25th November 2024
StopNCII.org and Sophie Mortimer Win at Tech South West Awards 2024
StopNCII.org and Sophie Mortimer (Manager of the Revenge Porn Helpline) were announced as winners in the Tech for Good and People’s Choice award category.
22nd November 2024
Instagram Announces New Ways to Reset Post Recommendations
Instagram has announced that they are testing new ways for people to reset the content recommendations they see across the platform.
21st November 2024
Insights from the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Sextortion Report
The UKSIC has recently released a report examining sextortion cases handled by the Revenge Porn Helpline from August 2022 to August 2024.
20th November 2024
