OMEGLE
MINIMUM AGE: 13 with parental consent
WHAT IS IT?
A site that randomly connects you to another person, lets you talk to them in a one-to-one audio or video conversation. You can both appear as anonymous, unless you decide to share your personal information.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
People sending inappropriate things
People you don’t know can watch your videos
Omegle has no privacy measures in place
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Omegle states “No matter where you are, you can use OMEGLE and start to talk to strangers!” This statement causes huge concern as users cannot manage their safety if they share personal information with strangers. Personal information does not just include exchange of words but also images and videos. Children who have used this app have highlighted that they have seen inappropriate content including sex, violence, bullying, self-harm, suicide, drugs and crime.
WHAT IS IT?
A site that randomly connects you to another person, lets you talk to them in a one-to-one audio or video conversation. You can both appear as anonymous, unless you decide to share your personal information.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
People sending inappropriate things
People you don’t know can watch your videos
Omegle has no privacy measures in place
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Omegle states “No matter where you are, you can use OMEGLE and start to talk to strangers!” This statement causes huge concern as users cannot manage their safety if they share personal information with strangers. Personal information does not just include exchange of words but also images and videos. Children who have used this app have highlighted that they have seen inappropriate content including sex, violence, bullying, self-harm, suicide, drugs and crime.
