Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children planson April 15, 2021 at 10:39 am

A campaign group claims the “image-obsessed” platform is dangerous for children’s health and privacy.

Josh Golin, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood executive director, said: “Instagram’s business model relies on extensive data collection, maximising time on devices, promoting a culture of over-sharing and idolising influencers, as well as a relentless focus on often altered physical appearance. It is certainly not appropriate for seven-year olds.”