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Snapchat Launches 'The Keys,' a 45-Minute Digital Safety Course for Teens

Built with Common Sense Media, the program uses a driver’s‑ed approach to turn general online safety awareness into practical, Snapchat‑specific skills.

Overview

  • The course focuses on four risks teens may encounter on the platform: bullying, illicit drug activity, nude or intimate image sharing, and sextortion.
  • It combines short videos, interactive reflections, and realistic scenarios with a tutorial on safety features, settings, and reporting tools.
  • The program is accessible on mobile, tablet, desktop, and laptop, and it can be completed in one sitting or paused and resumed later.
  • Snap recommends teens take the course with a parent or trusted adult to encourage open conversations about online safety.
  • The rollout comes as kids’ online safety draws renewed policy attention, including recent Meta whistleblower disclosures and prior scrutiny of Snap’s handling of drug-related content.