What Parents Need to Know About Snapchat

As one of the most popular messaging apps available, Snapchat 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.

Recently, the media has highlighted the potential harm when with Snapchat’s geolocation facility. Snapchat’s Snap Map feature can reveal a user’s precise location to friends or even strangers if the user has not set the appropriate privacy settings. This can put children at risk of physical harm, stalking, or cyberbullying.

This guide lays out the key online safety risks of Snapchat, as well as how to safeguard young people while they use the app.

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