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20 June 2023 UK SIC

More young people speak up about online worries as a result of Safer Internet Day 2023

Figures from the UKSIC have shown how the success of Safer Internet Day led to more young people talking about…

16 June 2023 UK SIC

SWGfL launches artificial intelligence hub for educational settings

SWGfL have launched a new topic hub that delves into artificial intelligence, exploring how schools and other educational establishments can…

9 June 2023 UK SIC

SWGfL announced as winner at the Charity Awards 2023

This week our partners at SWGfL took home the top prize in the Education & Training category at this year’s…

30 May 2023 UK SIC

Pressure to incorporate independent appeals process in Online Safety Bill builds as UKSIC steps up campaign.

Pressure continues to grow on the UK government to include an independent appeals process in the Online Safety Bill.

26 May 2023 UK SIC

Buying and Selling Personal Items: Considerations for Staying Safe Online

Here are some guidelines for staying safe when engaged in buying and selling personal items online.

25 May 2023 UK SIC

How does Snapchat’s new AI function “My AI” impact young people?

In this article, we delve into the latest AI chatbot on Snapchat and its impact on young people's well-being.

18 May 2023 UK SIC

2023 Appropriate filtering and monitoring definitions published

We have published the 'appropriate' filtering and monitoring definitions for 2023.  The definitions help both schools and providers understand what is…

11 May 2023 UK SIC

Peers express support for UKSIC campaign highlighting need for independent appeals process in Online Safety Bill

Baroness Newlove backs need for independent appeals process in Online Safety Bill.

9 May 2023 UK SIC

Don’t steal my right to appeal – Online Safety Bill set to not include existing protections

The Online Safety Bill is set to remove an essential obligation which is currently supporting individuals to get harmful online…

3 May 2023 UK SIC

SWGfL announced in Charity Awards shortlist

Our partners at SWGfL have been shortlisted for the Charity Awards in the Education and Training category. Find out more…

28 April 2023 UK SIC

The most severe Category A online child sexual abuse doubles in two years, new IWF data shows

In 2022, the IWF found 51,369 webpages containing the most severe kinds of abuse, up from 25,050 pages in 2020.

20 April 2023 UK SIC

Revenge Porn Helpline Releases 2022 Annual Report

The Revenge Porn Helpline have released their latest report showing the impact of intimate image abuse throughout 2022.