Greenlight was found to be the most invasive app by collecting 22 types of data.
Here are six things you should do before downloading an app for your kid to protect everyone’s privacy.
2.What do user reviews say?
3.How many people have downloaded it?
4.Does the company behind the app have a history of shady data practices or knowndata breaches?
5.Does the app have a history of delivering content that may not be suitable for children?
Read in-depth kids' app reviews from trusted sources online likeCommon Sense Media.
If you come across anyred flagsduring your research, think twice before downloading the app in question.
The app nutrition label gives you a rundown of what types of data each app collects.
Google launchedits own version of the featurein April.
If the terms of service don’t meet your expectations, don’t download the app.
Have an open, honest conversation in terms that will resonate with your child.
Help them understand that online activities can have real-world consequences and that keeping private information private is critical.
It can be like the digital equivalent of the age-old “never talk to strangers” conversation.
