Safeguards - Live streaming from home

Check the platform settings and update your location and privacy settings.
- what information are you sharing during the live stream?
- is your location available to your audience?
- are you giving away any personal or family information?
Think about your audience.
- consider whether you want your live stream to be public or whether you should use a friends-only setting to restrict who catch watch
- if your broadcast is public, consider disabling comments
- will your broadcast remain online following the live stream?
Who are you broadcasting?
- consider who will appear in the broadcast – intentionally or otherwise
- has everyone given their permission or consent to be involved?
- do you have family pictures in the background while you broadcast?
- is the room secure from accidental intrusion?
- In particular, consider the presence of children or adults at risk.
What are you broadcasting?
- consider whether anyone will be offended by your broadcast
- consider how your broadcast might affect anyone watching
- what support can you offer following the broadcast?
Think before you broadcast.
- remember that broadcasts can be recorded and posted online
- you cannot retain control over what has been viewed or recorded
- consider whether any part of your broadcast could be used out of context.