Young people are ‘very safe’ using Facebook, one of the company’s top executives has told the Daily Mail. Social networking sites have been dogged by grooming and cyberbullying scandals, and parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s safety online. It is thought 600,000 under-13s – who are not allowed to have a profile on Facebook or Instagram – regularly log on to the sites. She said: ‘Young people absolutely can go on Facebook or Instagram and have a very safe experience. It’s vital that an independent regulator is introduced.’Campaigners have warned that many children are using Facebook or Instagram, and that some parents are unaware of the age restrictions for social networking sites.

Source: Daily Mail May 20, 2019 00:00 UTC