Is Pokemon Go a Safeguarding Risk?

Pokemon Go is the latest socialmedia based activity to cause concern and ‘put children at risk of harm.’ Useful Resources for Adults who work with Young People | Useful resources for Parents and Carers | Resources

Concrete Steps to Take to Minimize Risk While Playing Pokemon GO

The launch of Pokemon GO highlights various privacy, security, safety, and privilege concerns with how we use and access tech. While these concerns existed prior to Pokemon GO, and will continue to exist long afterwards, this provides an opportunity to highlight some concrete steps about how we can use technology more safely, and take control over data collected about us. Read more Useful things for young people aged 14 and over | Featured Resource | Useful things for young people aged 11-14...

Pokemon Go - Parent Guide & Tips For Safe Pokewalks

Here’s what to watch out for in Pokémon GO: 1. Age Rating - PEGI, ESRB, Google Play, App Store 2. Unexpected Costs - In-App Purchases, Data Usage 3. Stranger Danger - Lures, Location and Awareness 4. Physical Dangers - Traffic, Obstacles and Navigating 5. Personal Data Dangers - Shared Location, Name, Data 6. Lost Children - Maps, Routes, Location Useful Resources for Adults who work with Young People | Useful resources for Parents and Carers | Resources

A parent's guide to Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO has become an unexpected global phenomenon since its release in July. We explain what the game can do, the benefits and risks, and how parents can help their children play the game safely. Read more Useful things for young people aged 14 and over | Useful things for young people aged 11-14 | Useful Resources for Adults who work with Young People | Useful resources for Parents and Carers | Resources