News Archive 2021
When we first launched this blog, we explained that one of our goals was to do a better job of talking to the many stakeholders who care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our community...
News Archive 2021
Investing in and Expanding our Law Enforcement Operations
December 2, 2021
When we first launched this blog, we explained that one of our goals was to do a better job of talking to the many stakeholders who care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our community...
Our Transparency Report for the First Half of 2021
November 22, 2021
Today, we’re releasing our transparency report for the first half of 2021, which covers the period of January 1 - June 30 of this year. As with recent reports, this installment shares data about violations...
Senate Congressional Testimony — Our Approach to Safety, Privacy and Wellbeing
October 26, 2021
Today, our VP of Global Public Policy, Jennifer Stout, joined other tech platforms in testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data...
Our Approach to Preventing the Spread of False Information
August 9, 2021
As the world continues to battle the latest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to ensure the public has access to accurate, credible information. The rapid spread of false...
Educating Snapchatters on the Dangers of Fentanyl
July 19, 2021
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new data showing that drug overdose deaths in the U.S have soared to record levels -- increasing more than 30% in 2020 and...
Providing More Ad Choices and Controls for Our Community
June 30, 2021
Snapchat is a space for self-expression, discovery, and exploration. Advertising is one of the ways we keep Snapchat open and accessible through curated high-quality content, product innovation...
Asked & Answered: The White House Answers Snapchatters COVID-19 Questions
May 26, 2021
Today, we are launching a new effort with The White House to help Snapchatters answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Through this partnered Lens, Snapchatters can hear directly from President Biden...
Introducing the Safety & Impact Blog
April 21, 2021
When Bobby and I started working on Snapchat almost ten years ago, we focused on building something different.
Supporting Snapchatters’ Mental Health & Wellbeing
May 6, 2021
As Mental Health Awareness Month gets underway, Snap is announcing several new partnerships and in-app resources to continue supporting the mental health and well-being of our community.
Supporting the UK Government with its national vaccination drive
July 6, 2021
It’s great to share our work with the United Kingdom (UK) government to support the UK National Health Service’s (NHS) ‘Every Vaccination Gives Us Hope’ campaign.
How Snap is Responding to the Fentanyl Crisis
October 7, 2021
Drugs laced with fentanyl have contributed to an alarming increase in overdose deaths in the United States in recent years. Fentanyl is a potent opioid, deadly in quantities as small as one grain of sand. Drug...
Celebrating the 26th Amendment by Helping 18 Year Olds Register to Vote
July 1, 2021
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the ratification of the 26th Amendment-- the amendment that gave 18-year-olds the right to vote in all US elections and outlawed age discrimination among eligible voters.
Releasing Our Second CitizenSnap Report
May 17, 2021
Today we’re releasing our second annual CitizenSnap Report. The report outlines our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, which focus on operating our business in a responsible...
Doing our Part to Tackle Online Hate
July 16, 2021
We are saddened and appalled by the racist abuse that has been directed at England footballers on several online platforms following the Euro 2020 final. We wanted to give an overview...
Snap’s Latest Transparency Report
July 2, 2021
At Snap, our goal is to design products and build technology that nurtures and supports real friendships in a healthy, safe and fun environment. We are constantly working to improve the ways we do that...
Empowering Snapchatters to Speak Out and Play a Part in Designing Our—and Their—Future
October 29, 2021
Today, as part of the Knight Foundation’s virtual symposium Lessons from the First Internet Ages, Snap’s CEO Evan Spiegel published an essay on the technology we are building to make it easier for young...
Snapchat, Privacy & Safety: The Basics
April 21, 2021
Welcome to the Safety & Impact Blog! I’m Jen Stout, VP of Public Policy, and I’m thrilled to follow Evan’s introduction with this post today that digs into our approach.