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Meta Enforces New Teen Safety Measures on Instagram

4/8/2025

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Meta is stepping up its commitment to teen safety on Instagram and Facebook by implementing new restrictions. Users under 16 will now need parental permission to livestream, while blurred image protections and limited messaging options will be introduced in direct messages. These changes align with the UK's Online Safety Act and will impact users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

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Story summary

Meta is stepping up its commitment to teen safety on Instagram and Facebook by implementing new restrictions. Users under 16 will now need parental permission to livestream, while blurred image protections and limited messaging options will be introduced in direct messages. These changes align with the UK's Online Safety Act and will impact users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.