National Police Warn Parents About Meta Child Privacy Tool
The National Police is warning parents about a Meta security tool designed to protect children's online privacy by managing interactions with strangers, offering parental controls for younger users and a "Privacy Center" for teens.
The National Police is warning parents of children under 18 about a security tool from Meta. This tool is designed to protect kids' privacy online.
Police explain that this setting helps manage how children interact with strangers, which is a common interaction on social media platforms. The tool creates a safer online space for young people without them needing to adjust any settings themselves.
This feature is for younger children who can't manage their own accounts yet. Parents will be responsible for these accounts, using the associated email address and password to manage them.
Teenagers over 13 (this age can differ by country) can manage their own Meta accounts. However, Meta offers a "Privacy Center for teens." Here, they can learn how to check their privacy settings and understand safety measures.