Instagram to restrict features for Singapore users suspected to be underage


Instagram users under 16 who try to change their account privacy settings will be prompted to add a parent to their account for approval. -- PHOTO: META/The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): From Jan 21, Instagram accounts belonging to users under 18 years old in Singapore will have more restrictive settings by default as the app faces growing pressure to protect children online.

Instagram users suspected to be underage will be prompted to confirm their age by providing photo identification or submitting a video selfie.

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