Meta Introduces 'Teen Accounts' On Instagram With Built-In Protections

To change any of the default settings on 'Teen Accounts', those under the age of 16 will now have to add their parents' accounts to their accounts. This gives parents access to various insights into how their child is using their Instagram account, as well as being actively involved in how they interact with the platform.

Meta has said that within the next 60 days it plans to place teenagers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia into 'Teen Accounts', with the changes likely coming to the European Union next year. There's no mention of when it's coming to the Eastern Hemisphere just yet.