Target group
Young people
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
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…
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…
Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams OnlineÂ
For cybersecurity month, we're highlighting what to be aware of when it comes to phishing scams and how you can…
IWF analysts report rise in sexual extortion cases of boys
IWF experts have reported a steep increase in reports of children being blackmailed to share sexual images of themselves by…
Tech breakthrough helps IWF analysts assess criminal imagery in seconds
A new clustering technology is helping IWF analysts to assess multiple child sexual abuse images in seconds.
Continue to Tackle Online Abuse in Sport with Report Harmful Content
Report Harmful Content is continuing to explore how we can all tackle online abuse in sport.
Threads – A guide for parents and carers
Want to know more about Threads, the new online platform from Meta? Take a look at our safety and privacy…
Reporting online harassment and abuse in sport
Report Harmful Content is running a campaign to raise awareness and support those in sport affected by harmful online material.
Young people praised for showcasing important online safety messages through film
A selection of short online safety films were recognized and rewarded at the Childnet Film Competition last week.
New release! IWF launches podcast on the effects end-to-end encryption could have in the fight against child sexual abuse imagery
The introduction of end-to-end encryption to messaging apps could increase the amount of child sexual abuse images and videos circulating…
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…