A new app which protects children and teenagers from the dangers of sexting and nude selfies has been launched.

SelfieCop works by emailing parents a copy of every photo or video taken on their child’s smartphone or tablet.

It includes photos and videos captured by popular social networking apps including SnapChat, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Promoters of the new technology hope it will prevent children from engaging in unsuitable correspondence by asking them if they are really happy with their parents being able to see the information they are exchanging with friends.

The app is available for all Google, Android smartphones and tablets at €2.99 and an iPhone and iPad version is due to come out in the coming weeks. Read more…