Virtual worship is becoming a normal part of everyday life. Christ Church Cathedral is committed to ensuring the safety of these activities for those participating. Livestreaming and recording are now a central part of the offering the Cathedral can make to its congregation and community.
These developments are overwhelming positive but we are also aware of the associated risks. The safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults must be maintained at all times. If a child or adult is in immediate danger, risk of harm, or requires medical attention call the emergency services on Do not delay. It is important that everyone follows some key rules when online. Everyone has a responsibility to themselves and to others to ensure that they are safe online.
People should participate online in the same way as they would in any other public forum. The following are important to make sure that our safety, privacy and wellbeing are protected whilst online. If you have a safeguarding concern, contact the Police on if there is a risk of immediate harm, otherwise please email matthew.
Cathedral Livestreaming Policy. How we safeguard livestreaming. Livestreaming equipment. Use of the Livestream equipment must be booked through the Operations Manager. No personal profiles should be created on or logged into on the Livestream equipment by a qualified operator.
Livestream technicians must not log into their personal social media, email accounts, or similar on the Livestream equipment. The cathedral social media platform passwords are not to be given out and only DBS trained personnel permitted access to the streaming platform.
