Meta has announced new safety measures for teenagers on Instagram, implementing restrictions on their accounts in Facebook. Now, users under 16 will not be allowed to run live streams or view certain content without parental consent.
This information was shared in Meta's official blog.
Last year, Instagram launched teenage profiles that are automatically created for children under 16, requiring parental permission to change settings.
Since these changes were made, 97% of teens aged 13-15 have remained under these restrictions. 94% of parents in the U.S. indicated that teen accounts could be beneficial, as stated in the company’s blog.
In the coming months, Instagram will implement new rules for young users, including banning them from live streaming or disabling image protections in direct messages without parental consent. Adults will also be able to set app usage limits, block apps at night, and check their children's contacts in chats.
Moreover, teenage accounts will also be introduced in Facebook and Messenger. This feature will initially be available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada. Meta promises to expand the regions for this feature in the future, but details have not yet been disclosed.