WhatsApp is strengthening its protective measures for younger users by rolling out new policies specifically targeting pre-teen accounts. From now on, children under the age of 13 who use the messaging platform will be subject to strict parental supervision. This significant update is designed to cultivate a safer digital environment and empower parents with greater control over their children’s activities on the application.
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people