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May 2026

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Instagram - Disappearing Images and Videos

One to be aware of - Instagram have decided that now is a good time to introduce a new Snapchat-style feature into the app - disappearing images, a.k.a. Instants. Introduced this week around the world the feature allows users to DM an image which will disappear after 24 hours of being viewed.

Although the feature is available within the Instagram app, there is also a new app called Instants and the age requirement is 13+.

Instagram states that screenshots cannot be taken of Instants, but we all know there are easy ways around this which is made easier by the fact that recipients can keep the image or photo in the chat (if the sender allows it) for up to a year. Confusingly, Instagram states on their own Help page that "You can't view your disappearing photos or videos after you've sent them in a chat, but you can see if they were seen or if we detect that someone took a screenshot". It doesn't make sense, it's new so we'll have to wait and see.

SAFEGUARDING ALERT: Viral Trend Risks Causing Severe Burns to Children - Ineqe Safeguarding GroupCirculating on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube | Active as of May 2026 | UK and Northern Ireland Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here A note on naming: this alert deliberately names the products so that parents and school staff can identify them on

Exposing Nudification Platforms - Ineqe Safeguarding GroupYour Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here AI tools that generate fake explicit images of real people are now widely accessible and children, young people, and school staff are being targeted. Here is what you need to know and what you can do about it. 1 in 5

Is Your Child on Omoggle? What Parent Needs to KnowOmoggle connects teens with strangers via webcam and rates their faces. Here’s what parents need to know

Sadistic online harm groups putting people at unprecedented risk, warns the NCAThe Director General of the National Crime Agency has warned of a “deeply concerning” trend of online networks of pr...

Is Your Child P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D. For Their First Cellphone?Before giving your child their first phone, pause and ask a different question: are they truly P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D.? In today’s onlife world, a phone is not just a phone. It’s a fusion device with access to communication, social media, gaming, cameras, and the internet. We created a practical acronym to help parents move beyond “everyone else has one” and make thoughtful decisions based on readiness, not pressure.

How to talk to children when terrorist attacks and violence dominate the newsAfter a violent attack shakes a community, children absorb the fear. Here’s how to talk to them honestly, calmly and in ways that help them feel safe.

There has been a growing focus around harmful online spaces dominated by male influencers, often referred to as the “manosphere.”

These environments can promote damaging attitudes towards women and girls, normalise non-consensual behaviours (including the creation and sharing of intimate content), and incentivise harmful conduct through online attention and financial gain.

What you need to know about your child's digital footprintNatalia Hossner explains what makes up your child's digital footprint and provides tips on managing their footprint and the collected data.

Survey Reports and Findings

2025 IWF Data & Insights Report | Official Annual ReportDiscover the latest data & insights in the fight against online child sexual abuse imagery in the 2025 Annual Data & Insights Report from the IWF.

The Online Safety Act: Are children safer online?This report explores parents' and children's views on the Online Safety Act, including what's working so far (and what isn't).

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