German company launches 'digital condom' app. Here is how it works

German sexual health brand Billy Boy launched an app, Camdom, coined as the "digital condom." Read on to know what it is and how it works.

In Short

• A German company has launched a 'digital condom' app
• The app has been launched by sexual wellness company Billy Boy
• The name of this app is 'Camdom'

German sexual health brand Billy Boy has launched a new tech solution that aims to keep intimate moments truly private.

Called “Camdom” and coined as the “digital condom,” the app was developed to prevent unauthorised recordings by disabling smartphones’ cameras and microphones during intimate moments.

This innovation is part of a growing trend to combat revenge porn and protect sensitive data in an increasingly digital world.

“German condom brand Billy Boy and Innocean Berlin are launching the Camdom App: a first-of-its-kind digital condom that protects from the recording of non-consensual content during sex by blocking mobile devices,” Billy Boy said in a statement.

It added, “Taking photos, videos or audio without consent with a smartphone has never been easier, which has led to an alarming situation among teens around the world: Once content is leaked, it spreads like a virus making it impossible to track – causing emotional distress, depression, the loss of jobs and even suicidal thoughts among the victims. “

Launched across 30 countries, Camdom uses Bluetooth technology to block recording functions on nearby smartphones to ensure intimate moments stay private.

Users activate the app with a quick swipe of a virtual button which will trigger a protective barrier on their devices.

If anyone tries to bypass the restrictions, Camdom would immediately detect the break and send an alarm to alert users, adding an extra layer of security.

Designed for group privacy, the app can simultaneously block multiple devices within its Bluetooth range.

“Before having sex, users place their smartphones close to each other and swipe down a virtual button to block all cameras and microphones,” the company said, adding, “If one user tries to sneak out, an alarm signals a potential threat of non-consensual recording. It can simultaneously block as many devices as needed.”

By combining technology with user-focused security, this “digital condom” may set a new standard for protecting personal moments in the digital age.