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20 March 2025 UK SIC

New Guidance: Best Practices for Managing Images and Videos on School Websites

The UKSIC has released guidance to help educational institutions protect students and staff from potential misuse of digital media.

17 March 2025 UK SIC

UK Safer Internet Centre welcomes the enforcement of Ofcom’s Illegal Harms Codes but there are still significant gaps to address

The UKSIC welcomes Ofcom’s enforcement on the Illegal Harms Codes, marking a significant milestone in protecting individuals from illegal harms…

10 March 2025 UK SIC

10 Years of the Revenge Porn Helpline: A Call for Stronger Protections

The Revenge Porn Helpline has now been running for 10 years and the need for stronger protections is more important…

7 March 2025 UK SIC

Child safety must be a priority for global leaders and AI developers

Following the Paris AI Summit, the Internet Watch Foundation’s (IWF) Head of Policy and Public Affairs Hannah Swirsky reflects on…

4 March 2025 Becca Cawthorne

Childnet Film Competition launches for 2025

Do you know any young people aged 7-18 who are passionate about film? Who can tell a good story, create…

28 February 2025 Andy Robinson

2025 Appropriate filtering and monitoring definitions published for public consultation

We have published a draft of our ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions for 2025 for public consultation.

11 February 2025 Becca Cawthorne

Almost half of 8 to 17-year-olds have been scammed online

This Safer Internet Day, UKSIC aims to ensure young people aren’t forgotten in conversations about scams online, bringing youth experience…

11 February 2025 UK SIC

Safer Internet Day 2025 – Educating Liverpool Schools

The UK Safer Internet Centre visited Liverpool Football Club to educate school children about online scams, and to celebrate Safer…

10 February 2025 UK SIC

Safer Internet Day 2025: Advice from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline

Read advice and guidance from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline for Safer Internet Day 2025.

27 January 2025 Andy Robinson

Safer Internet Day 2025 Has Reached 1,000 Supporters!

We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone: Safer Internet Day 2025 has officially reached 1,000 supporters.

21 January 2025 Becca Cawthorne

Three weeks to go until Safer Internet Day 2025 – four things you can do this week

With only 3 weeks to go until Safer Internet Day 2025 on the 11th February, there a lots of things…