Topic: #Instagram

‘Instagram Kids’ is put on pause so that parents’ views can be heard

Popular social media platform Instagram says it has paused work on the planned ‘Instagram Kids’ app so it can have more time to listen to the concerns of parents and experts. The idea was for Instagram...Read more

28-09-2021|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

‘Instagram most recorded platform’ used in child grooming crimes during lockdown

Instagram was the most recorded platform used in child grooming crimes during lockdown, says the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).Read more

27-11-2020|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Instagram investigated over handling of children’s data

Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is investigating social media giant Instagram over the use of the personal data of children.Read more

20-10-2020|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Instagram asks for birthdates as part of kids’ online safety

Instagram is now requesting the birthdates from all new users and says it will offer new safety measures for youngsters. The move by the social giant comes as it looks to expand its audiences for the...Read more

06-12-2019|Comment|author: Simon Weedy