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Social media

16 December 2021 UK SIC

SWGfL Launch Updated TikTok Checklist

Our partners at SWGfL have brought out an updated TikTok checklist available to download.

13 December 2021 UK SIC

YouTube hiding dislikes – considerations

YouTube has decided to ‘hide’ the ‘dislike’ count making it only private to the creator but still allowing users to…

22 November 2021 UK SIC

Sign up for SWGfL’s Free Online Event ‘Exploring Media Literacy’

Our partners at SWGfL are hosting a free online event with TikTok taking place on 8th December 1 - 3pm, exclusively for…

17 November 2021 UK SIC

TikTok Videos Targeting Teachers – Support from Professionals Online Safety Helpline

The recent viral trend of targeting teachers on social media platforms is causing a great deal of concern throughout the…

30 September 2021 UK SIC

Report Harmful Content releases reporting button for organisations to use on their websites

Report Harmful Content (A service run by the UK Safer Internet Centre) is pleased to introduce a new, innovative and…

20 September 2021 UK SIC

TikTok Expand Family Pairing Feature with Educational Resources for Parents

Internet Matters have worked with TikTok, as well as young people, to include new educational resources for parents in the…

9 September 2021 UK SIC

Introducing GOSH – A Resource for University Students

The UK Safer Internet Centre helplines along with the Revenge Porn Helpline have launched a new resource focusing on ‘Good…

7 September 2021 UK SIC

Book for online safety training

We offer a range of training options for professionals who work with children and young people. Find out how training…

3 September 2021 UK SIC

The Children’s Code – What is it and how will it help protect children online?

The Information Commissioners Office has officially launched the Children’s Code to ensure that tech companies are doing everything they can…

2 September 2021 UK SIC

Responding to Digital Ghost Stories – A Guide for Professionals

The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has produced a brand new video giving valuable information about what to do when responding…

20 August 2021 UK SIC

Discord Security Settings – A Guide for Parents and Carers

This blog explores Discord, a chat app used by gamers and has been gaining more popularity recently.

4 August 2021 UK SIC

Help – someone else has posted a photo of my child on social media

This blog from UKSIC partner Childnet looks at ways you can start a conversation with those who have posted a picture…