Today, the National Crime Agency has issued an alert to educational establishments across the UK about the rise in financially motivated sexual extortion cases. Find out what the alert included and what support is available National Crime Agency (NCA)
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ITV News recently visited the Revenge Porn Helpline at SWGfL to investigate the alarming increase in #sextortion cases.

In our new article we guide you through latest findings, advice from the rphelpline team and available support for those who have been impacted by intimate…

Our helpline has released new guidance after finding a rise in cases involving online reputational concerns.

These concerns, which often affect #teachers in secondary schools, involve the reputation of schools being damaged online. ⤵️

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We have a number of Online Safety Live events coming up soon to support #professionals across the UK, who work with children and young people.

Hear from leading experts and gain invaluable support, by joining!

Learn more and book your free space 👇

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Calling the children's workforce of Nottinghamshire. The UK Safer Internet Centre are hosting a free online safety update in your area. Hope you can join us. Friday, 3 May 2024 09:15 - 11:15 BST

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In our latest article, you can find out what happened and what was discussed at the annual Insafe meeting in Poland last week.

Gain an insight into explored topics and considerations, by visiting our website 👇

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Our Report Harmful Content button has been supporting #schools and organisations across the UK to report harmful content online.

Download the RHC Button to your organisation’s website for free, to help make sure your organisation can stay safe online.

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.ITV News recently met with the rphelpline team, highlighting the importance of their work as well as exclusive stats. Latest findings from our Helpline highlight that cases of sextortion were up by 54% compared to 2022.

Learn more about all of the latest findings from the…

🚸The #OnlineSafetyAct is a watershed moment for children.

We've joined 21 members of the Children’s Coalition to submit our recommendations to Ofcom on how the tech industry must meet their new duties + make their services #SafebyDesign

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#Instagram has rolled out a new feature aimed at enhancing user awareness regarding potential suspicious activities and impersonation attempts.

Learn how the feature is promoting the safe use of the platform, from our blog ⬇

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Report Harmful Content (a service delivered by the UK Safer Internet Centre, operated by SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online) have released latest insights and trends, highlighting data and impact from the service.

Primarily, data highlights how the service has seen a 31% rise in reports, with…

As part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, partners SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online are hosting their next Online Safety Clinic exploring the impact of #AI in education.

#Teachers and #professionals can find out more and book their space 👇

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New guidance has been released by the Professionals Online Safety Helpline to support professionals with concerns around online reputation.

Guidance has been developed in response to latest data, finding that 46% of contacts to the helpline involved concerns around online…

We are pleased to release a brand-new #feedback feature for the UK Safer Internet Centre website, which can be used by users to rate our guidance and articles.

Learn more about the feature and how it can ensure an improved awareness of #onlinesafety . ⬇

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Report Harmful Content (a service operated by SWGfL, and delivered by the UK Safer Internet Centre) has released latest data, highlighting key trends and findings from 2023.

This new data highlights how the service has seen a 31% rise in reports, with animal abuse, image abuse…

The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has released new guidance to support schools with online reputational and harassment concerns. Find out more and download here saferinternet.org.uk/blog/professio…

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As part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, partners SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online are running their next Online Safety Clinic to explore the impact of #AI in Education.

Professionals can join Ken Corish to explore considerations, possibilities and how schools can shape strategies.

Learn more…

Report Harmful Content has released its latest data from 2023, revealing a 31% increase in reports compared to 2022.

Find out how Report Harmful Content has supported people affected by harmful content online. ⤵️

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Is there a healthy amount of social media screen time?

It will depend on your family, what devices are being used for, and what you feel comfortable with – it is most important to think about what works for you.

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If you’re an organisation looking to help prevent #harassment online, you can download the Report Harmful Content button to your website. 🖱️

The button helps anyone living in the UK to access common online reporting routes and #OnlineSafety advice.⤵️

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