BBC Technology · Technology · 2026-08-27
Facebook and Instagram have agreed to new measures to protect children online
Facebook and Instagram have agreed to new measures to protect children online. These include time limits, warnings over screen time and parental controls. At the moment, they will just apply to children in the US - but they could have an impact on the rest of the world. If they ultimately set a precedent, other social media companies may be forced to take up the rules. What does this mean for the UK? Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Facebook and Instagram have agreed to new measures to protect children online.
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