We asked parents whether they were asked to verify their phone number or email address to sign up to this site. We also asked them how easy or difficult it would be for a child to pretend to be older to sign up. 

Parents say:

• “I can still use the app without verifying email or phone number.” - Mother of 9yr old girl
• “Like most apps these days, a link directly to a Facebook account was available.” - Father of three

We asked parents how easy it was to find out how to report unsuitable content, to find out if the site is moderated, to block other users and to hide or report an unwanted message or picture.

Young people say:

• 13% of young people who reviewed Dubsmash said they know how to report on this site.
  
• 20% said they know how to block someone. 

More information:

You can find out more about reporting on Dubsmash here. 

We asked parents how easy it was to find information about privacy and to change the settings to ensure the account is private.  

Parents say:

• “Only use with child under supervision to make private videos although I would warn that making a video private is not easy.” - Mother of 9yr old girl
  

Young people say:

• “It should have more privacy settings.” - Girl, 14 
  
• 20% of young people who reviewed Dubsmash said they know how to change their privacy settings on this site. 
  
• 27% said they know how to turn off their location settings.
  

More information: 

Read Dubsmash’s privacy page here.

We asked parents how easy it was to find out whether this site has rules or community standards, to find safety information for children and parents, and to find links to support services. 

More information: 

Read the Dubsmash Terms of Use here.