Apple’s App Store and Google Play list dozens of holiday-themed apps: children can video chat live with Santa himself, light the menorah, watch Santa feed live reindeer, track his sleigh on Christmas Eve, or relay their Christmas wish-lists.
This holiday season, when COVID-19 is causing kids to skip the traditional in-person visit with Santa, apps may play a more important role than ever. Before allowing a child to download any app, be sure what data its collecting and set permission requirements. Before downloading any app, be sure to look for a privacy policy and look over it carefully. Learn what, if any, information is being collected.
An easy way to make sure the app is safe is by reading the reviews, as many people will post their horror stories about it.
