New Regulations for Teen Accounts on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has reported positive outcomes from the introduction of teen accounts on Instagram and announced new regulations for Facebook. Now, users under 16 will not be able to host live streams or view blurred images without parental consent.
This information was shared on the Meta blog.
Last year, Instagram launched teen accounts, automatically created for users under 16. This meant that any changes to settings required parental approval.
Since these changes were implemented, 97% of teens aged 13–15 have remained within the established restrictions. 94% of parents in the US reported that teen accounts would be beneficial, as noted in the company's blog.
In the coming months, Instagram will introduce new restrictions for children, including the inability to go live or disable filters for unwanted images in direct messages without parental consent. Adults will also be able to set time limits, block apps at night, and check their child's contact list in chats.
Moreover, teen accounts will also be available on Facebook and Messenger. This feature will initially be rolled out in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Meta promises to expand to more regions in the future, although specifics are not yet disclosed.
