Zoom Meetings During COVID-19

"Zoom, the video-conferencing app has seen a huge rise in downloads since quarantines were imposed around the world, it is now being used by millions for work and social gatherings." - BBC News

Zoom was founded in 2011 by Eric S. Yuan.

The cloud-based video communications tech company has been a life saver for many companies around the globe during the COVID19 pandemic. The pandemic has forced many to work remotely and Zoom Meetings have become a common feature of working from home.

Zoom’s video conferencing features are free for everyone to use. The BBC reported in one of its articles that at one stage in April Zoom, was second only to TikTok in Apple's App Store chart.

Privacy concerns have been raised by users of the application in regards to the safety of information shared during meetings. It is important as a user to make sure you are aware of the privacy risks that come with using the platform. Research conducted shows that Zoom’s privacy policy outlines some rather concerning data collection practices. Always ensure you check the privacy policy when using Zoom and be sure to adjust privacy settings on your device where possible.