Clubhouse Security and Privacy | Avast

Clubhouse Security and Privacy | Avast
Christopher Budd, 15 February 2021

Taking an in-depth look at the the trendy, invite-only audio chat platform



Seemingly overnight, a new social network -- Clubhouse -- is popping up everywhere. On January 31, Elon Musk tweeted that he would be on Clubhouse. On February 10, The New York Times reported that Facebook is already looking to build a Clubhouse competitor. Even The Economist has taken notice of Clubhouse.
At the time of writing, it was already the number six free social networking app in the App Store. For a bit of context, Facebook Messenger comes in at number two, WhatsApp at number three, and Telegram at number seven.
Clubhouse is an audio-only social media app that lets users join in rooms, either with friends or strangers. Rooms are often themed by a specific topic.
Any new social media app can raise concerns about security and privacy. This post is meant to give you a quick meaningful overview of Clubhouse’s safety, security, and privacy, so you can better understand its key features and make an informed decision on whether or not to join.
In a nutshell, Clubhouse asks for and gathers less information than other popular social media apps and has a number of safety features. Additionally, it has a seemingly robust response framework for moderating and dealing with disruptive, harassing members. To use Clubhouse effectively and more safely, you should understand the importance of who you follow and the role of moderators in ..

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