eSAFETY GUIDE

Alibi Security

3+
Minimum age according to Alibi Security
3+ Minimum age according to Alibi Security

What is Alibi Security?

Alibi Security offer a range of video surveillance technologies that allow security footage to be accessed remotely via mobile devices. Their brand names include Alibi Witness, Alibi Vigilant, Alibi Cloud VS and HDVision. Depending on the product configuration, app features can include viewing live footage in real time, accessing recorded footage, downloading footage onto a mobile device, still image capture and using the app to adjust camera angles and zoom.

Website: alibisecurity.comExternal link[https://www.alibisecurity.com/]
Apps: Android appExternal link[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcu.observint&hl=en_AU&gl=US], Apple iOSExternal link[https://apps.apple.com/au/app/alibi-witness-3-0/id1235535523]

How do people use Alibi Security products?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with mobile video surveillance services like those provided by Alibi Security.

Alibi Security is used for: anonymous[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/anonymous], live streaming[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/live-streaming], photo/video sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/photo-video-sharing], content sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/content-sharing], location sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/location-sharing] and screen capture.[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture]

How can you protect your privacy and security?

Alibi Security does not provide specific online safety information.*

These links are provided by Alibi Security:

  • Privacy policyExternal link[https://www.alibisecurity.com/privacy-policy/]
    Learn how Alibi Security handles your personal information.
  • System maintenance featuresExternal link[https://www.alibisecurity.com/blog/post/system-maintenance-features-alibi-security-recorders/]
    Learn about the features that can be used to ensure your system is more secure.

These links are provided by Alibi Security:

*Accurate at the time of publication.

Last updated: 06/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.