ZOOM
MINIMUM AGE: 16 (unless it is through a school using Zoom for education)
WHAT IS IT?
Combines video conferencing, online meetings and group messaging into one easy-to-use app
WHAT WE SAY:
Safe, but discuss safety tips with children.
Zoom is relatively safe to use but it is important to ensure that young people know the person it is that they are communicating with
The widely reported concerns are with regards to young people ‘Zoombombing’ other young people during a Zoom call
‘Zoombombing’ is when someone drops inappropriate (often pornographic) & abusive content in front of others in a Zoom call
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
The host can control who can share content - ‘Advanced sharing options' allows 'host only' to share screen and content
Use passwords on all meetings to have control as to who joins the call
End call if inappropiate material has been shared
WHAT IS IT?
Combines video conferencing, online meetings and group messaging into one easy-to-use app
WHAT WE SAY:
Safe, but discuss safety tips with children.
Zoom is relatively safe to use but it is important to ensure that young people know the person it is that they are communicating with
The widely reported concerns are with regards to young people ‘Zoombombing’ other young people during a Zoom call
‘Zoombombing’ is when someone drops inappropriate (often pornographic) & abusive content in front of others in a Zoom call
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
The host can control who can share content - ‘Advanced sharing options' allows 'host only' to share screen and content
Use passwords on all meetings to have control as to who joins the call
End call if inappropiate material has been shared
