TikTok introduces new safety features for under 18 users

August 13, 2021 9:43

TikTok has announced a series of safety features for under 18 users of the social media platform.

The news comes after earlier this week both YouTube and Instagram announced changes to respective policies designed to increase user safety.

A key change is a pop-up for users aged 16 to 17 asking the user to confirm the choice to make their videos able to be downloaded. Downloads are permanently disabled for users under the age of 16.

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Anna Macdonald

Anna Macdonald was a Mumbrella journalist, covering news, creative, ad standards and campaigns. She left Mumbrella in April 2022.

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TikTok introduces new safety features for under 18 users

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