Instagram To Make The Accounts Of Under 16s Private, By Default.

They will be given the option to switch to a public account

Instagram will make new under-16s' accounts private by default so only approved followers can see posts and "like" or comment.

Facebook - which owns the platform - says the move is to stop unwanted contact from adults.

But they will be given the option to switch to a public account.

Today we’re announcing new ways we’re thinking about teens’ safety and privacy - while making sure young people can still have fun and enjoy the things they love about Instagram.

— Instagram Comms (@InstagramComms) July 27, 2021