https://swgfl.org.uk/helplines/professionals-online-safety-helpline/
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline will be closed over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend from 4 pm Friday 28th March and we will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. All case enquiries will be respon…
https://swgfl.org.uk/helplines/revenge-porn-helpline/
…sharing intimate images or videos of someone, either on or offline, without their consent with the intention of causing distress. This is against the law and included in the Criminal Justice and Court…
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/sky-news-visits-the-revenge-porn-helpline/
Sky News recently paid a visit to the SWGfL office to document the important work of the Revenge Porn Helpline team. As part of a feature focusing on the Helpline, Sky News released a documentary and …
2nd December 2023
https://swgfl.org.uk/services/professionals-online-safety-helpline/professionals-online-safety-helpline-media-pack/
…es and information about the Professionals Online Safety Helpline Download 2021 Annual Report ,Co-funded by the European Commission, The Professionals Online Safety Helpline (POSH) was set up in 2011 …
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/report-harmful-content-publishes-insights-and-trends-from-2023/
… harmful content online, whilst demonstrating the extent of harmful content individuals viewed from January to December 2023. Reports to the service increased by 31% during 2023, totalling 5,101 repor…
28th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/swgfl-calls-for-better-protections-within-regulations-of-the-online-safety-act/
SWGfL has recently responded to the Ofcom illegal harms consultation to voice specific concerns within the proposed regulation of the Online Safety Act. The consultation was published to detail propos…
8th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/new-guidance-released-to-support-schools-with-online-reputational-concerns/
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline (operated by SWGfL, delivered by the UK Safer Internet Centre) has released new guidance to support schools with online reputational concerns. The latest guida…
25th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/instagram-introduces-impersonation-and-scamming-alerts/
…s part of a new feature that Instagram introduced earlier this month, the online social media platform has taken steps to improve user awareness around suspicious activity and impersonation attempts t…
26th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/what-is-k-id-an-introduction-to-the-new-online-safety-gaming-platform/
…ogy company founded by industry leaders in online safety, privacy, and gaming, has unveiled a new platform aiming to transform the gaming experience for young players and parents while assisting publi…
14th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/projectevolve-edu-a-new-platform-for-digital-literacy-professional-development/
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of online safety and digital literacy in education has never been more crucial. Recognising the need for comprehensive professional developmen…
18th March 2024