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What is Zoom?

Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect with video, audio, and chat.

How does Zoom work?

Zoom is a video conferencing platform that can be used through a computer desktop or mobile app, and allows users to connect online for video conference meetings, webinars and live chat. The app is available to download for free, although the time limit for group meetings is 40 minutes.

Is it safe for children and young people?

Zoom’s Privacy Policy states that “Zoom does not knowingly allow children under the age of 16 to sign up for their own accounts”, and when creating an account users are asked for their date of birth, but no other age verification is used. However, users are not required to set up a Zoom account in order to participate in a Zoom meeting.

What is the minimum age?

+16

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect with video, audio, and chat.

How does Zoom work?

Zoom is a video conferencing platform that can be used through a computer desktop or mobile app, and allows users to connect online for video conference meetings, webinars and live chat. The app is available to download for free, although the time limit for group meetings is 40 minutes.

Is it safe for children and young people?

Zoom’s Privacy Policy states that “Zoom does not knowingly allow children under the age of 16 to sign up for their own accounts”, and when creating an account users are asked for their date of birth, but no other age verification is used. However, users are not required to set up a Zoom account in order to participate in a Zoom meeting.

What is the minimum age?

+16

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