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Joint committee reports on draft Online Safety Bill
A joint committee of MPs and Lords joined in summer to scrutinise the online safety bill and to make further…
SWGfL Launch Updated TikTok Checklist
Our partners at SWGfL have brought out an updated TikTok checklist available to download.
YouTube hiding dislikes – considerations
YouTube has decided to ‘hide’ the ‘dislike’ count making it only private to the creator but still allowing users to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.