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Safeguarding: BeReal

BeReal is the latest trending social media app. The concept is that people see others in their authentic day-to-day lives, sharing candid photos without editing or applying filters. Each day at a random time, users are simultaneously notified to take a photo of what they’re doing at that exact moment. The two-minute window to submit an image means there’s no time to select a particularly glamorous or exciting activity. BeReal shares two pictures: a selfie, and an image of the immediate surroundings. Users can only view and react to their friends’ photos once they upload their own. 

https://nationalonlinesafety.com/hub/view/guide/bereal 

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Safeguarding: Instagram

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

Online Safety Help Videos

Safeguarding: X

Fake Celebrity Chatbots - Harmful Content

Safeguarding: Social Media & Mental Health

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What Parents & Educators Need to Know about TikTok

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