Children aged younger than 13 who use Facebook and Instagram will have their accounts locked by both firms if content reviewers come across them. The move comes after a number of high-profile cases in which children were found to be using the social media sites without parental consent. The move could see a drop in ad revenue particularly for Instagram, which has a huge following among younger users. The move follows a TV documentary by UK broadcaster Channel 4 in which it was claimed reviewers are encouraged to ignore underage use.
Children aged younger than 13 who use Facebook and Instagram will have their accounts locked by both firms if content reviewers come across them. Only when the users can prove their age will their account be unlocked. The move could see a drop in ad revenue particularly for Instagram, which has a huge following among younger users. The move follows a TV documentary by UK broadcaster Channel 4 in which it was claimed reviewers are encouraged to ignore underage use.