Kik
Digital environment
What is Digital environment ?
Apps and environments young people use
Type of digital environment:
- Social media
- Private chat
Age restriction: 18
Kik is an instant messenger app.
Risks and motivations
Risks
Young people who use Kik may be exposed to digital risk factors like:
Young people using Kik may also experience:
- online child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE)
- issues relating to health and wellbeing
- financial exploitation
Motivations
Young people might use Kik to:
- build relationships and networks
- build confidence
- share expertise or interests
- make money
- have fun
What you can do
How to report content in this environment
How to close an account in this environment
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Share your experience of Kik
You can tell us about:
- other terms you might have heard
- conversations you’ve had with young people
- a related platform or app
- another related risk or harm