New features on Snapchat are hoping to create a safer community for its users. They protect against online harms, all while reinforcing the real-life connections the app is known for. “Snapchat is designed differently to traditional social media, with a focus on helping people connect with friends they know in real life. The aim is to prevent bullying and build on its commitment to combating online sextortion – a growing crime in New Zealand. And we continue to educate Snapchatters through resources like our in-app Safety Snapshot on financial sextortion, and on our Privacy & Safety Hub”, says Au.
