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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…

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…

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.

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.

IWF Annual Report launch video
In 2022, the IWF took action to remove a record-breaking 255,588 websites containing child sexual abuse material.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.