Is it safe to post videos on YouTube?

Answer 1

There are potential dangers in using the website and services of YouTube. Sensible use of the website, including following the YouTube Terms of Use and non-disclosure of personal information, can help to reduce this risk. Some of the potential dangers are as follows:

Users may potentially be exposed to offensive, harmful, obscene, and possibly illegal material through the use of YouTube. YouTube does act to reduce this risk, through its Terms of Use (which restricts the uploading of harmful content), its age restrictions (YouTube may only be used by those aged 13 years or over, and some content may be restricted to later ages), and its ability to remove content that it deems to be unsuitable. However, YouTube cannot fully control the activities of all site users, and it is possible that YouTube users may be exposed to content that they find to be offensive, harmful, obscene, illegal, and/or otherwise inappropriate.

There is also a personal risk to users of YouTube, as a variety of different scams can be undertaken through the use of the site and its services. In order to protect your personal safety, it is advisable not to reveal personal information through YouTube, including your full name, age, telephone number(s), place of residence, etc. Do not reveal your financial information and/or credit card details through YouTube. Do not reveal your YouTube account information, such as your password, as this can compromise your account security.

In all cases, it is advisable to exercise caution when using YouTube and its services, and to follow the YouTube Terms of Use and Community Guidelines at all times when using YouTube and its services, in order to protect your personal safety and security. If you believe that your personal, financial and/or account security has been compromised through the use of YouTube and its services, it is advisable to seek help and advice from the YouTube staff (and informing a family member may also be advisable), so that any problem that you face can be rectified.

Answer 2

Not always. Make sure you don't give out ANY personal information.