Safety Report
KakaoTalk takes the initiative and publishes the KakaoTalk Safety Report to uphold its responsibility to ensure that users enjoy safe digital experiences with peace of mind when using Kakao’s services.
Overview - KakaoTalk Safety Report For A Safe Digital World
Overview
KakaoTalk is always working to resolve any issue that arises in the service so that users can be safe in the digital world.
In 2021, we announced the operation philosophy and principles of the KakaoTalk service as outlined in the KakaoTalk Safety Guide. Starting in 2024, we are publishing the KakaoTalk Safety Report to provide data on the actual measures being implemented within the service in line with our operation philosophy and principles.
The KakaoTalk Safety Report includes data on our automated anti-abusing system and countermeasures based on user reports. In addition, we strive to share our improvements and examples of policies that responsibly tackle sensitive digital safety issues, so that our efforts can have positive impacts both on the industry and society at large.
In the future, we will pay close attention to the impact of the KakaoTalk service on users and fulfill our corporate social responsibility to protect users, striving to become a more trusted service.
Key Indicators
- Preventing Phishing348K+-18.6%
In the second half of 2024, 348,450 accounts were blocked by users using KakaoTalk's phishing prevention tools.
- General Chat169K++9.7%
In the second half of 2024, 168,854 accounts faced restrictions in General Chat for violating KakaoTalk's operation policy.
- Open Chat560K++7.0%
In the second half of 2024, 559,802 accounts faced restrictions in Open Chat for violating KakaoTalk's operation policy.
Key Improvements
KakaoTalk is strengthening its operation policy while continuously improving safety tools and reporting features to provide users with a safer digital service environment.
Key improvements in the second half of 2024 are as follows.
- Introduction of the Fake Signal Function: KakaoTalk has introduced a new Fake Signal function to automatically detect profiles that may be impersonating others. This function analyzes KakaoTalk profile details, account information, and usage history to identify potential cases of impersonation. Fake Signal applies to KakaoTalk profiles and general chats, enhancing user safety while using the platform.
- Expanded Reporting Channel for Child and Youth Sexual Crimes: A dedicated reporting channel for child and youth sexual crimes has been established within the Kakao Customer Service Center. If such crimes occur within the service, users can submit a report with relevant details, ensuring prompt review and response.
Report Nowopen a new window - New Reporting Function For Team Chat Admins: Team chat administrators (room owners and co-owners) can now report messages from non-friend users, enhancing chat management and safety.
- Improved Notifications for Restrictions: For usage restrictions (excluding permanent bans), notification messages sent via KakaoTalk Channel will now clearly specify the affected service area and the reason for the policy violation. This ensures users have a clear understanding of the reason behind their restrictions.
- Improved Reporting Features for Mac and PC: Users can now report Open Chat covers on KakaoTalk for Mac. Users can now also upload images when reporting Open Chats linked to illegal spam or advertisements containing URLs on both KakaoTalk for Mac and PC.
- Enhanced Measures Against Quasi-Investment Advisory Services: To better protect users from illegal investment guidance groups, KakaoTalk has strengthened its operational policies regarding quasi-investment advisory services. Under the revised policy, the operation and promotion of investment guidance groups related to stocks, virtual assets, and similar topics are now strictly prohibited.
View Operational Policy - Enhanced Measures Against Illegal Spam: KakaoTalk has strengthened its regulations on mass illegal spam distribution. If multiple accounts are used to repeatedly send identical or similar content, the user will face an immediate and permanent ban from all services.
View Operational Policy - Partnership with Stand Up Against Sex-Trafficking of Minors: In September 2024, Kakao signed a partnership agreement with Stand Up Against Sex-Trafficking of Minors to strengthen policies for protecting minors. Through this partnership, both parties are working to enhance keyword filtering, operate a dedicated hotline, and provide counseling support for victims, strengthening bilateral efforts to protect minors.
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