The Snapchat is a photo sharing application and video which are visible for 10 seconds. The ephemeral form of communication that provides is, after all, the reason why the particular application is very popular among young people. Snapchat also offers the possibility of pooling Snaps a 24-hour basis for the creation of a “story” and there is the possibility of private chat with another user. The ephemeral nature of the Snaps frees users and send photos and videos which if they knew we παÏαμÎναν on the web, and I would be dropped after 10 seconds, it is most likely not send it. A Snap that has not been read, it remains available for 30 days and then deleted. The stories are visible to all those who have been following you for 24 hours and then deleted.
The security of data of users of the Snapchat is an issue that has raised many debates. In 2014, the well-known messaging service received a serious blow, after a “hit” hacker. The result of the attack, was the leak of more than 200,000 pictures and videos on the Internet, personal material that had been sent between users of the application. Beyond the dozens of videos on youtube, which give relevant tips on how one can hack into a Snapchat account, anyone can save any photo with a simple print screen.
Although Snapchat notifies the sender that a photo has been saved by the recipient, there are applications, which can be downloaded anyone free, and which automatically saved all the snaps without to be informed of the sender.
In addition, although this is certainly not the core function of the application, have appeared reports about the use of “sexting” on Snapchat (download nude or sexy photo of someone and send photos to others).
Young people, who mostly use this app is because of the ephemeral nature of the publications, are released and share photos of sexual content between them without being aware of the security gaps that arise in the use of Snapchat, assured by the fact that after 10 seconds the photo will be deleted. But there are a lot of incidents where the photo fell into the wrong hands and the consequences were devastating. Always keep in mind that … it’s not a technology problem, it’s the way that we use and the behavior that we demonstrate.
In compliance with the instructions of the agency’s children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the full interactive version of Snapchat is meant for ages 13 years and older. In addition, the COPPA prohibits commercial sites and applications collect personal information from children under 13 years of age, including photos. Children who wish to register to the Snapchat but are under 13, you can again use the application, but will not be able to create friends list or send information, including photos on Snapchat.
If you want to report any issue has arisen with the safe use of Snapchat or user profiles that do not meet the criteria for age or using false evidence sufficient to fill and send to the administrators of the specific form.
The application has security settings so that you specify what will be visible in the Snap you posted. There are various gradations in this particular setting, and you are given the ability to make your publication as public or private as you wish.
For detailed instructions on how to stay safe using the app snapchat, you can find here.
Information about the risks of sending pictures via SNAPCHAT
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