Internet Safety – Streaming Apps

Advice regarding use of Live.ly and Musical.ly streaming apps

Following on from a number of incidents involving children from across the UK, we would like to raise awareness of the above apps and share the following information with parents:

1.       The terms and conditions state all users must be at least 13 years of age.

2.       Users may be exposed to adult content

3.       Live streaming is not fully private even when privacy settings are set to on.

4.       Users are able to search for other users close to their location.

 

For further information about potential risks to children please visit the following pages:

https://thecybersafetylady.com.au/2016/03/musical-ly-not-for-kids/

https://protectyoungeyes.com/content/live-ly/