Ofcom Announces Tougher Measures Against Cyberflashing

Ofcom has announced strengthened protections requiring dating, messaging and social media platforms to tackle cyberflashing.

30th June 2026

What Could a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Mean for Schools?

Schools should begin considering how a social media ban might affect their online safety education and wider safeguarding responsibilities.

29th June 2026

Charging for NCII Takedown Services: Statement from SWGfL

Should victims pay for intimate image removal? Clarifying a victim centred approach to support and protection.

26th June 2026

Congratulations to our Online Safety Mark Schools

Find out which schools are showing exceptional standards in their online safety policy and practice.

22nd June 2026

StopNCII.org Named WSIS Champion

Selected from 360 global nominees, StopNCII.org is now among just 90 Champion initiatives worldwide.

17th June 2026

SWGfL Response to Government Announcement on Social Media Ban for Under-16s

The Government has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media access for children under 16 - read our full response.

15th June 2026

Celebrating the Impact of the SWGfL Team

Our latest article showcases members of our team who have made a considerable impact across SWGfL.

10th June 2026

Free Webinar: Findings From the 2026 Cyber Breaches Survey

SWGfL and Secure Schools are hosting a special webinar exploring the findings from the Cyber Breaches Survey 2026

2nd June 2026

Do Professionals Working with Children and Young People Want a Social Media Ban?

Findings suggest the conversation around children, social media, and online safety is far more complicated than the media headlines often imply.

1st June 2026

SWGfL Wins Digital Pioneer of the Year Award at the Devon Business Awards

The award recognises organisations that have embraced digital transformation and demonstrated innovation in technology to create meaningful impact.

27th May 2026

SWGfL Hosts NCII Event at TikTok: The Critical Role of Industry Partners

This event discussed how we can drive meaningful progress in preventing and responding to image-based abuse.

26th May 2026

Revenge Porn Helpline and Baroness Owen Named as Finalists in National VAWG Awards

The Revenge Porn Helpline has been shortlisted in recognition of our frontline support for those experiencing intimate image abuse.

20th May 2026

The Take It Down Act Comes into Force

On 19 May 2026, the U.S. Take It Down Act (TIDA) came into force marking a significant milestone in the global response towards non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.

19th May 2026

Ofcom Recommends StopNCII.org Within Improved Illegal Content Codes

We strongly welcome Ofcom’s decision to strengthen its Illegal Content Codes by including the recommendation that platforms deploy ‘automated detection technology’

18th May 2026

SWGfL’s Response to the King’s Speech 2026

The King’s Speech set out an ambitious plan but also revealed notable and concerning gaps. Read our full statement here.

15th May 2026

An Interview With the Professionals Online Safety Helpline: The Impact of Online Harm on Young People

Following on from our focus on how online harm impacts women and girls, we are hearing from Carmel Glassbrook, Helpline Manager for the Professionals Online Safety Helpline.

14th May 2026