Child Privacy and Safety Changes in Social Media
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 May 2024
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Social media platforms are enhancing child privacy and safety due to new legislation. Changes include default privacy settings for minors and new safety tools.Summary
Social media companies like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap have implemented significant changes to enhance child privacy and safety, driven by new legislation such as the UK's Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC). A report from the London School of Economics and 5Rights Foundation details 128 changes made between 2017 and 2024, including default privacy settings for minors and new safety tools. However, there are concerns about the over-reliance on tools like parental controls, which have shown limited effectiveness​ (LSE)​.
Key Points
- Legislation like the UK's AADC drives changes in social media.
- 128 changes made from 2017 to 2024 to improve child safety.
- Default privacy settings are now standard for minors.
- Concerns exist about the effectiveness of parental controls.
- New tools introduced aim to enhance safety for young users.
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