This week’s #WakeUpWednesday post is all about the popular messaging app, Snapchat, which sees an enormous amount of usage across the globe – with a significant number of those utilising the platform being under 18. For that reason, it’s important to understand the potential risks to younger users when spending time on this app.
Of course, it can be difficult to identify every hazard associated with the platform, let alone what can be done to mitigate these concerns. Our guide lays out the key online safety risks of Snapchat, as well as how to safeguard young people while they use the app.
Sources
https://parents.snapchat.com/en-GB
https://values.snap.com/en-GB/news/international-safer-internet-day-2024
https://www.foxnews.com/us/expert-warns-growing-social-media-sextortion-schemes-targeting-boys
https://values.snap.com/en-GB/safety/financial-sextortion
https://values.snap.com/en-GB/news/early-learnings-from-my-ai-and-new-safety-enhancements
If you have any questions or concerns about this Online Safety issue, please contact the school office who will put you in touch with the Safeguarding Team.
