Instagram Introduces New Privacy Features for Teen Users
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 05:03
Instagram’s New Privacy Approach for Teens
Starting today, Instagram will begin putting new and existing users under the age of 18 into the newly introduced Teen Accounts. This strategic move will affect tens of millions of teens, shaping how they interact with the platform.
Privacy Features and Restrictions
- Teen Accounts will be private by default, ensuring a safer environment.
- New features include a Sleep Mode that silences notifications from 10 PM to 7 AM.
- Teens can select age-appropriate content in recommendations.
Antigone Davis, Meta’s global head of safety, emphasized the simplification and standardization of these protections.
Supervision and Parental Controls
- Parents will see who their child has messaged over the past week.
- Teens under 16 will need parental permission to make account public.
Meta plans to roll out Teen Accounts to other regions, including the EU, enhancing the safety of young users across platforms.
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