BIGO
MINIMUM AGE: 17
WHAT IS IT?
Allows you to live stream, chat with your friends and make video calls
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
This site encourages users to broadcast their lives, gain fans, earn money and become an 'idol'
Chat rooms encouraging users to talk to strangers either through video or voice chat is never a safe idea for children
Users can also watch streams of popular computer games, such as Fortnite
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Users are able to search for local members - talk to children about the dangers of chatting to strangers nearby
Explain the risks associated with streaming live video to an unknown audience - personal information could be shared
Live videos can receive responses which can mean that inappropriate content can be sent - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
WHAT IS IT?
Allows you to live stream, chat with your friends and make video calls
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
This site encourages users to broadcast their lives, gain fans, earn money and become an 'idol'
Chat rooms encouraging users to talk to strangers either through video or voice chat is never a safe idea for children
Users can also watch streams of popular computer games, such as Fortnite
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Users are able to search for local members - talk to children about the dangers of chatting to strangers nearby
Explain the risks associated with streaming live video to an unknown audience - personal information could be shared
Live videos can receive responses which can mean that inappropriate content can be sent - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
