Social media app maker Snap said on Thursday it will roll out in-app warnings and other protections globally to offer users in the 13 to 17 age group stronger protection against online risks.
These safeguards will make communication and searches safer and display age-appropriate content to teenage users.
In a statement, Snap said it would also roll out a new crackdown on inappropriate accounts and increase education on common online risks. statement.
according to According to Statista, India has the largest number of Snapchat users, and a large number of its users are Generation Z or millennials born after 1996.
The in-app warning feature sends popup warnings to teen users if someone tries to add a teen user as a friend, but they don’t share a common contact or the person isn’t in their contacts list.
The crackdown system will remove accounts promoting and promoting age-inappropriate content based on internal detection or reporting. Under the new system and rules, if an account tries to circumvent the rules multiple times, it will be banned.
Additionally, Snap will launch in-app content developed in partnership with Young Leaders in Active Citizenship (YLAC) as a key local resource addressing topics such as mental health, responsible sharing and online safety.
“Our latest feature is a thoughtful in-app feature designed to help teens make smarter choices and open up the conversation about staying safe online.
“We are committed to ensuring that Snapchat is a place to be creative and stay safe, and most importantly, the safety and well-being of our Indian community, which includes over 200 million users, is our top priority,” said Snap Head. South Asia Public Policy Uthara Ganesh said.
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