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Instagram 15+

Privacy

Collects and sells data

Tracks location
Safety

Can be held liable for postings

Offers live video streaming to virtual strangers

Allows direct messaging

Unable to be monitored

Follows COPPA Laws
Content

What Instagram says, "Instagram is a simple way to capture and share the world’s moments. Follow your friends and family to see what they’re up to, and discover accounts from all over the world that are sharing things you love."

Secret Instagrams (Sinstas) and Fake Instagrams (Finstas) are common with teens

Gossip, polling, bullying, inappropriate content, sexualization, objectification, profanity

Available on iPhone, iTouch, iPad, Android, PC, Mac

How to Keep Kids Safe on Instagram

Do your kids have secret Instagram accounts?

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