SECRET CALCULATOR

SECRET CALCULATOR

MINIMUM AGE: 3+
 
WHAT IS IT?
A vault that looks like a calculator, but in reality, a secret doorway to hide private photos and videos.

WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.

• This app is not suitable for children! 
• This app offers as a regular calculator. However, users can hide photos, pictures, videos, files and even search the internet within the app so that it cannot be seen on the rest of the phone.  
• There are many similar apps that act as vaults for hiding content on your phone.
• The files hidden within the app can only be accessed by typing a numeric pin. 

Shake Close

• Shaking the phone can quickly close the app.

Intruder Selfie

• A selfie is automatically taken when someone tries to access the app by entering the password wrong. 

Fake Vault

• Users can create a fake vault with a different password for storing fake photos and videos. 

SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:

• All files are securely stored in the app and remain completely private and confidential. As a parent or carer if you do not know the passcode then you cannot access this content. 
  
• Talk to children and young people regularly about the dangers of storing or taking inappropriate images​.
• If children or young people are storing files, images, videos or searching the internet within an app that acts as a vault then this should ring alarm bells. A conversation needs to take place as to why they are doing this. 
• Also make sure they use their device in a room whereby adults at home are present.
• 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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