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Beverley Thornton
Instagram Announces New Ways to Reset Post Recommendations
Instagram is testing a new feature allowing users to reset content recommendations across Explore, Reels, and Feed. Instagram say that…
UK Safer Internet Centre Publishes Sextortion Report
The UK Safer Internet Centre has published a new report examining sextortion cases on SWGfL's Revenge Porn Helpline from August…
UK Safer Internet Centre and Revenge Porn Helpline Attend Parliament Event on NCII Abuse
The UK Safer Internet Centre, SWGfL’s Revenge Porn Helpline, and PA Consulting hosted an event at Parliament to address non-consensual…
Teen Accounts Introduced to Instagram
Instagram has introduced ‘Teen Accounts’ to provide more protections for users aged 13 to 15, while also offering parents increased…
Online Safety Training Available for the Autumn Term
The UK Safer Internet Centre and SWGfL have a series of new Online Safety Clinics and Online Safety Live events…
Top Tips for Reporting Harmful Content Online
Learn about the top tips SWGfL's Report Harmful Content has for anyone reporting harmful content.
Virtual Reality: A Brief Guide
VR games have become increasingly popular, find out about some of the benefits and considerations.
New Synthetic Media Hub Launched by SWGfL
SWGfL have launched a new Synthetic Media Hub to help people learn about synthetic media and access advice and support…
What Is TikTok Shop? Staying Safe When Buying Online
Find out more about TikTok Shop, and how to stay safe when using it.
Meta Announces Tools to Help Protect Against Sextortion and Intimate Image Abuse
Meta has announced new tools being tested to protect young people and adults from intimate image abuse.
Online Safety Clinics – New Events
SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre have announced a series of new Online Safety Clinics covering a range of…