UK Safer Internet Centre

The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) is calling on the new government to strengthen protections for internet users! Our mission is to create a safer online environment where everyone can thrive. We've put together a five-point plan to address key issues like non-consensual intimate image abuse, youth education, and harmful content. Let's work together for a safer internet! #OnlineSafety #UKSIC ⤵ 📌https://lnkd.in/e6AKVcEF 🌐https://lnkd.in/e4Nj3CRU

Can you believe there are just 2 months to go until Safer Internet Day 2025! Our latest blog looks at the official, free resources to help you get involved on the 11th February, including quick resources around the theme:  ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online’. https://lnkd.in/ecdyYwQA

We are committed to empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to navigate the online world safely and confidently. As part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, partners SWGfL have launched the X checklist to ensure the safe and controlled use of the platform. The new X checklist can be downloaded or purchased by anyone wanting an improved experience, or those who wish to educate the younger people they work with. Learn more from our latest blog. ⏬ https://lnkd.in/etVM8wJm #OnlineSafety #Privacy #Security

As StopNCII.org continues to mark 3 years since its launch, we’re encouraging you to talk more about the platform. Millions of adults across the world are impacted by the non-consensual sharing of intimate images online, and StopNCII.org provides vital protection. By spreading the word about StopNCII.org, you will be helping those around you. #YourImageYourRules

On the 11th of December, education stakeholders and organisations from Northern Ireland can join us for our next event as we share plans for #SaferInternetDay2025. You can attend to learn more about next year's campaign, theme, and the tools and services available for schools, parents, carers, and youth organisations. Learn more from Eventbrite. ⤵ https://lnkd.in/ema6R2QP #OnlineSafety

Today, StopNCII.org is marking three years since its launch with the #YourImageYourRules campaign. The campaign is highlighting the impact of the initiative which was developed to protect against the non-consensual sharing of intimate images online. Since its launch, over 1,000,000 images have been protected. A number of participating platforms have also joined the initiative with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Niantic Inc., Snap Inc., Microsoft Bing, Threads, Reddit, Pornhub, PlayHouse, and RedGIFs all joining to protect adults impacted by intimate image abuse, responding to this issue on a global scale. We are pleased to announce that Bitly and Resolver Trust & Safety have also joined the StopNCII.org initiative to provide further protections. The commitment of these platforms and this collaborative approach to integrating StopNCII.org shows how tech companies can respond to this vital issue. You can learn more about StopNCII.org, and the latest announcements from our new release. ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eaNQ3xju #StopNCII #Impact #Protection

StopNCII.org, an initiative developed by partners SWGfL, recently received the UK IT Industry Award for Charity Project of the Year. This recognition highlights its significant contributions to combating non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse. Learn more from our blog or find out more about StopNCII.org throughout the #YourImageYourRules campaign. https://lnkd.in/enibthBJ #StopNCII #Protection #OnlineSafety

We're hosting our next stakeholder event on 14th November to help professionals and schools in #Wales prepare for Safer Internet Day 2025. You can hear directly from us about the campaign, the theme for 2025, and the tools and resources available. If you're based in Wales, join us next week for this informative event! ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eat8AuBD #SaferInternetDay #Education #OnlineSafety

The official Safer Internet Day 2025 Education Resources, top tips and quizzes are now live! We have created a range of resources to help you deliver sessions on the 11th February for Safer Internet Day, whether you are a school, nursery, youth group, library, police service, or wider. These educational resources have been specifically designed to support educators in delivering messages about our campaign theme of scams online. These free resources are designed for use with 3-7, 7-11, 11-14 and 14-18 year olds. Thanks to support from the Welsh Government and the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland the resources are available in English, Welsh and Irish language! https://lnkd.in/eBjduyK2

The UK Safer Internet Centre has published a new report examining sextortion cases on SWGfL’s Revenge Porn Helpline from August 2022 to August 2024. From this latest blog you can explore report findings and understand more about the impact of sextortion. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eDAQic38 #Sextortion #Impact #Helpline