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MINIMUM AGE: 16+ (unless it is through a school using Zoom for education)
WHAT IS IT? Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect with video, audio, phone, and chat. Using Zoom requires an internet connection and a supported device. WHAT WE SAY: Safe, but discuss safety tips with children. 🔞 Exposure to Inappropriate Content Zoom meetings can be disrupted by "Zoombombing," where uninvited users share offensive or explicit content, often pornographic. 📱 Cyberbullying and Harassment Users can face bullying through chat, screen sharing, or verbal abuse during calls, especially in poorly moderated sessions. 🔐 Privacy Concerns Concerns have been raised about Zoom's data collection practices, including sharing user data with third parties without consent. 💬 Direct Messaging Private messages during meetings can be used for inappropriate communication or bullying without adult oversight. 🧠 Addiction & Mental Health Excessive use can lead to screen fatigue, stress, and feelings of isolation, especially among students and remote workers. |
SAFETY TIPS:
Use Waiting Rooms & Passwords: Enable waiting rooms and set passwords to control who joins your meetings. Approve Participants Manually: Only allow known or invited users to join by using meeting registration or restricting to authenticated users. Disable Screen Sharing for Others: Limit screen sharing to the host to prevent inappropriate content from being shown. Report Inappropriate Behaviour: Use the "Report" button in Zoom (under the “Security” menu during a meeting) to flag abusive users directly to Zoom. Keep Zoom Updated: Regularly update the Zoom app to get the latest security and privacy enhancements. Open Conversations: Have open discussions with children and young people about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. FURTHER SUPPORT: For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips. 
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