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20 November 2023 Becca Cawthorne

Free Safer Internet Day 2024 Education Resources now live

With under three months to go until Safer Internet Day on 6th February  2024 – the official resources of the…

17 November 2023 UK SIC

Free artificial intelligence lesson plans available from SWGfL

SWGfL has collaborated with the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit to develop educational resources for schools about artificial intelligence.

16 November 2023 UK SIC

Ofcom announces draft codes of practice to protect children online

Ofcom has published its draft codes of practice focusing on addressing illegal material online. Read more in this article

13 November 2023 UK SIC

Snap Inc. announced as new StopNCII.org industry partner at White House conference

StopNCII.org has announced Snap Inc as a new industry partner for helpling to protect adults against the non-consensual sharing of…

3 November 2023 UK SIC

New TikTok checklist highlights privacy and security settings

The 2023 TikTok Checklist is a comprehensive resource designed to address some of the most pressing queries about privacy and…

30 October 2023 Angela Munoz Aroca

Global collaboration needed as thousands of AI-generated child sexual abuse images emerge depicting the worst kinds of abuse

The IWF has published its latest report on the proliferation of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery, following a month-long investigation.

30 October 2023 UK SIC

Free webinar for educators  – Understanding online sexual harassment amongst children and young people

This free webinar will look at young people’s experiences of online sexual harassment, including the different forms it can take. Register…

27 October 2023 UK SIC

Online Safety Bill Becomes Law after Receiving Royal Assent

The Online Safety Bill has now received Royal Assent, making legislation legal. Read more about what this means for the…

24 October 2023 Becca Cawthorne

New Snapchat Privacy and Security Checklist Updated for 2023

Our updated Snapchat Checklist for 2023 by SWGfL can help you answer some of the most pressing questions about your…

23 October 2023 UK SIC

UK Safer Internet Centre starts Insight series to highlight online challenges faced around the globe  

The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has started a new series of events that aim to inform and share intelligence…

13 October 2023 UK SIC

Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams Online 

For cybersecurity month, we're highlighting what to be aware of when it comes to phishing scams and how you can…

6 October 2023 UK SIC

Phone Banning in Schools – Considerations from David Wright (Director of UKSIC)

New guidance is being introduced to ban phones in schools across England. David Wright (UKSIC Director) shares his thoughts on…