Instagram tightens its teen policy with 'Teen Accounts' for under-16s
Posted on AllSides September 17th, 2024
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With teenagers spending so much time on social media, it's only natural for parents to worry about who they might interact with online. Today, concerned parents will be happy to learn that Instagram is tightening up its teen policy with new 'Teen Accounts'. All under-16s joining Instagram in the UK, US, Canada and Australia will automatically be transferred to Teen Accounts, with existing accounts to follow in the next 60 days. Parents and guardians will be able to see who their teenager is messaging and control when and how they...