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New Instagram Guidelines: Kids Under 16 Can’t Live-stream Without Parent’s Permission

New Instagram Guidelines: Kids Under 16 Can’t Live-stream Without Parent’s Permission

Introduction

Instagram users under 16 will not be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they’ve received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social media company also said it was extending safeguards for users under 18 on Facebook and Messenger.

Instagram’s New Guidelines

Instagram has recently introduced new guidelines that will impact how young users engage with its platform. Starting now, users under the age of 16 will no longer be able to livestream on Instagram without first obtaining parental consent. GetMyIndia.com

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